Silkworm hibernation, called diapause, is triggered by hormones. New research pinpointed an enzyme, BmSdh2, as key to maintaining this dormant state.

Chagas disease spread relies on kissing bugs. New research clarifies relationships within the Rhodnius genus, key disease carriers. Breeding experiments show limited successful interbreeding, ...

When the fungus Cochliobolus heterostrophus is exposed to the plant defense chemical ferulic acid, its key stress-response protein, Hog1, is not just deactivated but actively sequestered into ...

Growing crops together (intercropping) can boost seed quality, but it depends on watering & planting time. Iranian & Chinese researchers found autumn planting with moderate watering improved chickpea ...

Fatty liver disease affects many, but treatments are limited. A new study shows combining olive oil with stem cell components ...

Roads harm wildlife, but crossings like overpasses can help. New research developed a tool to predict which crossing designs ...

Strawberry guava leaf extracts show anticancer potential in lab tests against breast and colon cancer cells. Key compounds, ...

Goats were among the first animals domesticated, key to early agriculture. New genetic research confirms the bezoar goat is ...

Drip irrigation faces clogging issues reducing efficiency. Researchers designed emitters based on plant structures, using ...