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Plants signal danger and fortify neighbors against hungry insects
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Scientists reveal a new mechanism by which plants chase the Sun and bend their primary stem to optimize light capture.
How vitamins have shaped human biology and evolution
Vitamins play a much broader role than just promoting health, shaping and maintaining our unique biology over evolutionary timescales.
How our cellular “antennas” affect aging
Scientists have linked cilia found on cell surfaces with mechanisms for aging, and they’re hoping to help people live longer healthier lives.
Scientists find genes for “virgin birth” in fruit flies
Very little is known about virgin births or parthenogensis in insects, but these new findings provide genetic clues that could help in pest management.
Understanding collective decision making in ants
When deciding whether or not to build bridges out of their chained bodies, weaver ants take prior collective investment into account.
Novel lung model to test drugs and understand infections
New lung model raises hopes for more realistic modeling of new drugs and therapies.
Meteorite that struck a driveway in small UK town holds key ingredients for life
A meteorite that lit up the sky of Gloucestershire contains amino acids, the building blocks of life.
Visualizing cell membranes using a plasma membrane-on-a-chip
Compared to other platforms, this new “on-a-chip” system allows membrane proteins to be studied in their natural state.
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