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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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

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 ...

Landslides threaten mountainous areas; predicting where they’ll occur is key to prevention. New research in China’s Tianshan ...

Bergamot leaf extract (BLE) treatment improved metabolic issues like insulin resistance and high triglycerides in obese rats ...

Nano-encapsulation boosts garlic oil’s power against bean weevils. Gum Arabic nanoparticles protect and deliver the oil, ...