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Termite Creates Sustainable Monoculture Fungus-Farming
Food production of modern
human societies is mostly
based on large-scale
monoculture crops, but it
now appears that advanced
... > full story
New Mechanism Increases Atherosclerosis In Mice
A shot of espresso may rev
you up in the morning, but
the downside is that it may
also ramp up levels of bad
cholesterol due to its
... > full story
Modified Crops Reveal Hidden Cost Of Resistance
Genetically modified squash
plants that are resistant to
a debilitating viral disease
become more vulnerable to a
fatal bacterial infection,
according to biologists. ... > full story
What Happens When Wild Boars And Fallow Deer Snack On Genetically Modified Corn?
When wild boar and deer,
traditional menu items in
the fall, eat genetically
modified corn, do transgenic
residues accumulate in their
... > full story
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Oil from Biotech Soybeans Increases Key Omega-3 Fatty Acid in Humans
November 19, 2009 — A modified soybean oil increased the level of an omega-3 fatty acid in humans more than regular soybean oil. The modified oil may provide a plant-based alternative source of omega-3s. However, the ... > full story -
New Map of Variation in Maize Genetics Holds Promise for Developing New Varieties
November 19, 2009 — A new study of maize has identified thousands of diverse genes in genetically inaccessible portions of the genome. New techniques may allow breeders and researchers to use this genetic variation to ... > full story -
Scientists Unlock Clues for Tailoring Corn Plant for Food, Energy Needs
November 19, 2009 — Scientists have long known that the offspring of two inbred strains tend to be superior to both their parents. Now, a team of researchers has discovered clues to why that might be the case for one of ... > full story -
Plant Scientist Uncovers Clues to Yield-Boosting Quirks of Corn Genome
November 19, 2009 — The offspring of two inbred strains tend to be superior to both of their parents. Characterizing the gene-level variability that leads to this phenomenon, known as heterosis or hybrid vigor, could ... > full story -
How Ticks Transmit Lyme Disease to Humans: Imaging Technique Leads to Better Understanding
November 17, 2009 — Using a powerful microscopic live imaging technique, researchers have discovered the way ticks transmit Lyme disease to humans is different than previously ... > full story -
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First Synthetic Cellulosome In Yeast Created
November 2, 2009 — Scientist have constructed for the first time a synthetic cellulosome in yeast, which could make the production of bioethanol from biomass more efficient and ... > full story -
Scientists Identify Enzyme That Could Help Grow Biofuel Crops In Harsh Environments
October 20, 2009 — Scientists have identified a novel enzyme responsible for the formation of suberin -- the woody, waxy, cell-wall substance found in cork. Adjusting the permeability of plant tissues by genetically ... > full story -
Evolutionary Arms Race Between Bacteria And Their Viruses In Soil
October 20, 2009 — Viruses of soil bacteria (phages) evolve to improve their ability to infect the bacterial hosts that surround them. This is shown in a new study. Phages appear to be better able to infect bacteria ... > full story -
Scientists Encouraged By New Mouse Model's Similarities To Human Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
October 16, 2009 — A new mouse model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis closely resembles humans with the paralyzing disorder, researchers report. "As far as we know, this is the first mouse model that recapitulates ... > full story -
Merkel Cell Originates From Skin, Not The Neural Crest
October 7, 2009 — Researchers have found that Merkel cells originate in the skin, not the neural crest lineage, as previously ... > full story
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