Weedy rice is neither wild rice nor crop rice, but rice gone rogue that has shed some traits important to
Day: April 10, 2019
Teeth whitening products can harm protein-rich tooth layer
Americans spend more than a billion dollars on teeth whitening products each year. Although these products can make smiles brighter,
Combining opioids and marijuana may be advantageous for pain sufferers
Researchers report combining cannabinoids with morphine did not significantly increase impulsivity or memory impairment in a study conducted in rhesus
The sense of water — and nitrogen: Studies uncover genome-wide responses that limit crop growth
A team of researchers has tested how each gene within the genome of rice—one of the world’s most important staple
Marijuana for morning sickness? It’s not great for baby’s brain
With a growing number of states legalizing recreational or medical marijuana, more women are using the drug during pregnancy, in
Disposable parts of plants mutate more quickly
Mutation rates are proposed to be a pragmatic balance struck between the harmful effects of mutations and the costs of
Bacteria flip an electric switch to worsen food poisoning
Salmonella bacteria flip an electric switch as they hitch a ride inside immune cells, causing the cells to migrate out
Can flipping coins replace animal experiments?
Instead of repeating an experiment in a mouse model of disease in their laboratory, researchers in Berlin, Germany used a
NASA’s OCO-3 Measures How Plants Grow – and Glow
When plants take in too much energy, they don’t get fat – they lighten up. They absorb more sunlight than
Link between diabetes and stroke?
People with diabetes are more likely to have a stroke than those without it. This article looks at the link
