Trees, with their extensive lifespans, accumulate genetic changes in their trunks and branches as they grow over centuries. This happens because the stem cells in the shoot apical meristem, which are responsible for growth, gather mutations independently. These mutations can alter the genetic makeup
Have you ever wondered how tiny plant zygotes grow into complex shapes? Scientists did, and they found some fascinating answers. They used a special model to study Arabidopsis zygote cells, which grow in a unique hemisphere-like tip shape. This model helps understand how shape, stress, and strain al
Ever wondered how plants regrow their roots after damage? Scientists peeked at Arabidopsis roots, a common lab plant, using a special microscope that can take fast pictures over time. They found something interesting: when roots are hurt and start growing back, their cells divide differently than in
You might think plant roots are just boring, straight lines, but they’re not. Especially when it comes to certain plant mutants, like those of Arabidopsis thaliana. These plants have wavy roots that react strangely to gravity. Scientists studied two mutant types: myosin xif xik and atp-binding casse
Have you ever heard of the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (EJCN) Methods Corner? It's like a special section in a journal that's all about how science is done. This year, it's celebrating its fifth anniversary, which is a big deal! You might be wondering, why is this a big deal? Well, the M
The citrus industry is under threat from various post-harvest diseases, including green mold, sour rot, and blue mold. These diseases are caused by pesky fungi like Penicillium digitatum and Penicillium italicum, among others. The problem? Traditional fungicides harm the environment. So, scientists
Did you know that noise in nature can actually help organisms grow and develop? You might think of noise as something annoying or harmful, but it's everywhere in nature. Plants and animals face it all the time, from changes in how much food or water they get to the noisy processes happening inside t
You might think earthquakes in China are rare, but they happen more often than you think, especially in the west. Recently, a strong 7. 1 magnitude earthquake hit near the border with Nepal, killing at least 126 people. This isn't the first time China has faced deadly quakes. The Tibetan Plateau and
NASA is rethinking its strategy to bring samples from Mars to Earth. The original plan, with the European Space Agency, was too expensive and slow. Now, NASA has two new ideas. One uses the same method that landed the Perseverance rover. The other asks companies like SpaceX or Blue Origin for help.
Soybeans are a big deal globally, ranking fourth among crops. They're special because they provide both oil and protein for people and animals. Over the past 60 years, production has skyrocketed 13 times. But with the world's population growing, we need even more soybeans. In the last decade, scient
