Plant growth relies on hormone movement, directed by PIN proteins. New research shows SEC3A, part of the exocyst complex, is ...

The study by PES University in Bangalore focused on the biocidal properties of marigold extracts against crop pests Marigold extracts from T. erecta and T. patula were found to be effective in killing ...

This study, conducted in France on yellow-legged hornets, found variations in alarm pheromone chemicals between different hornet colonies Hornet workers exhibited unique alarm pheromone compositions ...

Wild mint adapts to waterlogged soils by growing new roots that improve survival These new roots have more carbs, proteins, and antioxidants, protecting the plant The study identified specific genes ...

Agricultural soils in coastal Karnataka, India contain microplastics, with higher concentrations found in fields using plastic mulch compared to those without Microplastics were most abundant in ...

Researchers in China found that food waste filtrate, a nutrient-rich liquid from food waste, can support the growth of microalgae, offering a low-cost alternative to synthetic growth media ...

This study from Tianjin University, China, shows that Asparagus officinalis (ASP) can reduce brain damage caused by fluorosis ASP treatment improves brain tissue damage, increases urinary fluoride ...

In an early-stage Parkinson’s disease mouse model, short-term noise exposure temporarily impaired movement, but did not cause neuron loss Chronic noise exposure led to lasting movement problems and a ...

Researchers used computer models to find 16 compounds that might extend life, testing them in C. elegans. Five showed promise, boosting lifespan by up to 30%.

Key Findings In Nepal, a study of wound samples revealed a high prevalence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa (21.1%) and Staphylococcus aureus (22.5%) infections Most P. aeruginosa isolates (89.6%) were ...

Key Findings A 27-month study in Port Stephens, Australia, found that Vibrio bacteria levels in seawater peak during summer when water temperatures are higher Sites with high oyster mortality had ...

Thai researchers found a bacterium in landfill soil that breaks down PET microplastics—tiny plastic fragments—without needing high heat. It uses a novel method, unlike previously studied bacteria, and ...