Nitrogen foraging ability of plants relies on mobile shoot-root hormone signal

Researchers have discovered the molecular mechanisms underlying the shoot-to-root stage of nitrogen-demand signaling in plants. The…

Transgenic plants against malaria

Scientists have discovered a gene that allows to double the production of artemisinin in the Artemisia…

No ‘weekend admission effect’ for the elderly sustaining broken hips in the NHS

NHS patients admitted to hospital at the weekend with a hip fracture are at no greater…

New international banking rules would not prevent another financial crisis

The Basel III regulatory framework, as planned, will not reduce systemic risk in the financial sector,…

Color change test to help cancer research advance

A simple color changing test to help scientists investigate potential cancer drugs has been developed, allowing…

Wall lizard becomes accustomed to humans and stops hiding

Habituating to predators or fleeing and hiding are tactics that vary between species. Scientists have observed…

Travelling-wave ion mobility mass spectrometry elucidates structures of gold fingers

Drugs containing gold have been used for centuries to treat conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. In addition,…

Unique wheat passes the test

A unique, patented wheat can have significant importance to agriculture, the environment and undernourished people in…

Liver fully recovers from a low protein diet

Damage caused to the liver by a low protein diet can be repaired, according to new…

Potential of stem cell therapy to repair lung damage

A new study has found that stem cell therapy can reduce lung inflammation in an animal…