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Image: Keerti Rathore stands in his lab with ultra-low gossypol cotton plants that were created using RNA interference, a gene-silencing technique. Credit: Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Beth Luedeker

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Natural tech for ‘dimming’ genes brings transformative potential to agriculture

Advancements in RNA interference (RNAi) technology are revolutionizing agriculture, offering precise gene-silencing capabilities akin to dimming a light switch rather than turning it off completely like CRISPR. RNAi, a natural defense mechanism in organisms, enables targeted gene modification, enhancing crop…

Isabel27/03/2024

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Agriculture News

Creepy crawlies protect apples when flowers planted on farms

Bugs like hoverflies and ladybirds safeguard Britain's apples. Planting wildflowers around orchards creates homes for these beneficial insects, curbing apple damage by pests. Research suggests adding flower margins could boost apple harvests by 6.9%, reducing reliance on pesticides and promoting…

Isabel26/03/2024

Image: Biologist Elizabeth Carlen, standing in the back of a truck bed, distributes supplies to members of her squirrel trapping team at Tyson Research Center, Washington University’s environmental field station. Carlen is studying how Eastern gray squirrels are adapting to the urban environment in St. Louis. Credit: Joe Angeles/Washington University

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How bias shows up in maps made with citizen science data

Citizen science platforms like iNaturalist offer valuable insights into local biodiversity, but biases in data reporting can skew perceptions. Biologist's study reveals how social and ecological factors lead to these biases, influencing species distribution maps. Addressing these issues requires inclusive…

Isabel25/03/2024

Image: The Brugmansia sanguinea is officially assessed as Extinct in the Wild on the IUCN Red List. Here it is pictured in the Temperate House at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in London, UK. Credit: RBG Kew

Botany News Plant Science

Scientists predict the extinction risk for all the world’s plants with AI

Scientists have utilized AI to predict extinction risks for all 328,565 known flowering plant species. This groundbreaking study empowers individuals and researchers alike to assess the extinction threat level of any plant species. The findings highlight the urgency of plant…

Isabel22/03/2024

Image: The image shows a high-resolution 3D model of the plant RNA polymerase PEP, which plays a central role in photosynthesis. Credit: Paula Favoretti Vital do Prado and Johannes Pauly / MPI-NAT, UMG

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Researchers succeed at generating 3D visualizations of chloroplasts’ copying machines

Researchers have visualized chloroplast RNA polymerase PEP in 3D, crucial for photosynthesis. The study unveils insights into its structure and function, essential for gene activation. This groundbreaking work aids understanding of photosynthesis evolution, potentially influencing future biotechnological applications.

Isabel21/03/2024

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Natural tech for ‘dimming’ genes brings transformative potential to agriculture

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