A recent study published in the journal Nature has proposed that a period of extreme…
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Ultra-processed foods harmful to us
Emerging research suggests that the consumption of ultra-processed foods can have detrimental effects on our…
Peas that don’t taste like peas
Scientists in the UK have successfully developed genetically modified peas that do not possess the…
Brazil declares bird flu health emergency
On May 22, 2023, Brazil announced a state of animal health emergency due to the…
Skin patch for peanut allergy
A new skin patch, known as Viaskin Peanut, has emerged as a promising treatment for…
Counterfeit seeds
Counterfeit seeds are seeds that have been falsely labelled or packaged to deceive the buyer…
Root anatomy gene may lead to better resilient crops
Scientists have discovered a gene responsible for root anatomy in corn that could lead to the development of more resilient crops. The gene, known as ZmCIPK15, controls the formation of aerenchyma, which is a network of air spaces that help roots survive in waterlogged soil. The discovery of this gene could have significant implications for crop breeding, as it provides a way to identify and select for corn varieties that are better adapted to waterlogged soil.