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Fruit fly study reveals the evolutionary origins of personality
Individuality, long considered the domain of higher-order animals, has been traced to its neurodevelopmental roots in a surprising subject: the…
Manchurian walnut tree shows potential for natural weed control
Kyushu University researchers identify 2Z-decaprenol in Manchurian walnut leaves as a natural herbicide, offering an alternative to juglone-based weed control
Understanding crop circadian rhythms improves agricultural yields
Just as humans function on a 24-hour cycle, so do the crops that feed the world. Plants possess their own…
Older sires increase new genetic mutations in their puppies
A sweeping genetic study has provided new evidence that the age of a dog’s father has a significant impact on…
Cellular footprint of death reveals clues to life and disease
Scientists use epigenetic patterns on cell-free DNA to trace tissue origin and diagnose diseases, including an ALS blood test that detects dying motor neurons
Expanded farming in Africa will not solve hidden hunger gaps
A new continent-wide analysis has determined that simply expanding the footprint of farming across Africa will not be enough to…
Root chemistry governs the spread of antibiotic resistance to crops
Root exudates, notably flavonoids, govern the transfer of antibiotic resistance genes from manure-fertilized soils to crops, suggesting new ways to curb spread
Audit finds Minnesota DNR logging practices on wildlife lands insufficient
A state audit finds Minnesota DNR logging in wildlife management areas insufficient, citing an 80-page report detailing unclear plans and poor documentation
Scientists urge WHO to support decriminalizing the coca leaf
Scientists urge the WHO to review decriminalizing the coca leaf, a move that could reshape drug policy and Indigenous rights, with a public hearing in Oct 2025