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​​​​​Arabidopsis blooms take on whimsical forms and surprising colors, merging gene editing with artistic flair.

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Science Snapshot: Not “Extinctus” After All

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Sunflowers’ Bee-Attracting Ultraviolet Also Helps Retain Moisture

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Plants in UK Bloom a Month Earlier Than in 1980s: Study

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Genome Spotlight: Lychee (Litchi chinensis)

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Even the Tiniest of Birds Use Smell in Some Situations

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Posies, Poison, and Periods, Early 1920s

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A Newly Found Organ for Arabidopsis

Infographic: A Plant Cell’s Cuticle Helps Regulate Toxic Chemical Accumulation

Petunia’s Waxy Cuticle Regulates the Plant’s Sweet Smell

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Universe 25 Experiment

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One Gene Influences 75 Percent of Alzheimer’s Disease Cases

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Postdoc Portrait: Rohita Roy

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