Genomes of Roadside Weed Arabidopsis Thaliana Helps Scientist Understand Genetic Mutation

Medicine & Technology Jan 13, 2022

A new study observed a non-random mutation pattern in genes of a roadside weed known as the thale cress. The findings gave insights to how mutations work in the evolution of organisms, including humans.

KNUCKLES’ Role in Flower Clock; This Tiny Multi-Functional Protein Helps Complete Floral Development Properly at the Right Time

Aug 31, 2021

Researchers recently discovered how a tiny protein called KNUCKLES helps in flowers’ development, specifically their proper and timely growth.

Underground Microbes Help Plants Survive, Reduce Stress Even in Poor Lighting Conditions

Jul 06, 2021

Everyone knows that terrestrial plants are firmly anchored in the earth through their roots, creating their food from the sunlight above and the nutrition below. However, a new study shows how one aspect of their nutrition steps up when the other starts to fail.

New Plant Part Discovered: Scientists Studied Weed for More Than 100 Years

Jun 16, 2021

A new plant part was recently discovered, something that scientists have been examining for more than 100 years already.