When saltwater inundates coastal forests as sea levels rise, it kills salt-sensitive trees, leaving “ghost forests”…
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Egg yolk precursor protein regulates mosquitoes' attraction to humans
Feeding mosquitoes sugar makes them less attracted to humans, a response that is regulated by the…
Plants and the art of microbial maintenance
It’s been known for centuries that plants produce a diverse array of medically-valuable chemicals in their…
Exploiting parasitic yeast to kill yeast pathogens
Insights into the genes and proteins involved in the predatory behavior of a parasitic yeast species…
Color vision found in fish that live in near darkness
An international team of researchers discovered a previously unknown visual system that may allow color vision…
Methane-consuming bacteria could be the future of fuel
Known for their ability to remove methane from the environment and convert it into a usable…
Gravitational forces in protoplanetary disks may push super-Earths close to their stars
The galaxy is littered with planetary systems vastly different from ours. In the solar system, the…
An electric tongue can handle more spicy foods than you can
Thousands of new spicy products hit supermarket shelves every year. Some people crave the heat, some…
Do most Americans believe in human-caused climate change?
What percentage of Americans believe in human-caused climate change? Click here for original story,…
DNA nanostructures designed for drug delivery remain a technical challenge
Many studies indicating that DNA nanostructures can enter cells more readily than simple DNA strands are…