(Aarhus University) New findings show that a micro RNA from the shoot keeps legume roots susceptible to symbiotic infection by downregulating a gene that would otherwise hinder root responses to symbiotic bacteria. These findings help us understand w...

(University of Zurich) Polyploid plants have a duplicate set of chromosomes. As a result, large-scale genetic changes are therefore possible in the new species, making it more adaptable in comparison with the parental species, as has now been proven...

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(Union College) Conspiracy theories have been cooked up throughout history, but they are increasingly visible lately.So what draws people to them?New research by Josh Hart, associate professor of psychology, suggests that people with certain personal...

Researchers have designed a musical instrument that can detect counterfeit drugs by the pitch of its notes. Christopher Intagliata reports.-- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

(Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute) An oft-cited publication said a pre-Colombian archaeological site in Panama showed signs of extreme violence. A new review of the evidence strongly suggests that the interpretation was wrong.

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(American Society of Agronomy) Coffee harvesting is often done with heavy machinery that can compact the soil. Additionally, up to 20 percent of coffee berries fall to the ground. Researchers brewed up a solution to restore soil and decrease the loss...

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(University of Arizona Health Sciences) Researchers at the University of Arizona College of Medicine -- Tucson will study why the elderly suffer disproportionately from the emerging mosquito-borne virus.