Development of a versatile method to synthesize functional mRNAs with diverse 5' cap structures

Synthetic mRNAs are explored rigorously for their potential as an effective genetic vector for basic research…

Revegetation in extremely degraded grassland improves permafrost stability on Qinghai-Tibetan plateau

As the dominant vegetation type in the permafrost regions of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (QTP), alpine grassland…

Reference epigenome reveals transcription and chromatin state reprogramming during wheat embryogenesis

Embryogenesis is one of the most fundamental and remarkable processes in both animals and plants. It’s…

Using diamonds to generate ultrashort THz pulses

The advent of intense ultrashort coherent light pulses has revolutionized the spectroscopy field. They allow easy…

Rabi oscillations in a stretching molecule

Over eighty years ago, Rabi oscillations were proposed to describe the strong coupling and population transfer…

Savanna plants show high physiological resilience to extreme drought

Extreme drought events can affect the physiological function and growth of plant. Understanding the physiological mechanisms…

Rocket industry could undo decades of work to save the ozone layer

The ozone layer is on track to heal within four decades, according to a recent UN…

France pledges not to conduct anti-satellite missile tests but leaves other options open

Driven by concerns over space debris, in late November the French Ministry for the Armed Forces…

Working for cash in hand can be a vital career step and a way out of poverty

Being paid for work in cash is often frowned upon in the UK. It can be…

Losing the natural world comes with major risks for Australia's super funds and banks

As the economist Herman Daly pithily said, the economy is a wholly owned subsidiary of the…