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March 22, 2018

The circadian clock controls the cell cycle and tumor growth in plants

Biological rhythms are ubiquitous in nature, from the beating of the heart to the rhythms of flowering plants. A research team has shown that the two […]
March 22, 2018

Scientists identify potential drug target in blood-feeding hookworms

In hookworms that infect and feed on the blood of mice, scientists have discovered a key step in blood digestion that can be targeted to disrupt […]
March 22, 2018

Freeloading orchid relies on mushrooms above and below ground

The orchid species Gastrodia pubilabiata mimics rotting mushrooms or fermented fruit, and is pollinated by fruit flies who mistakenly lay their eggs in its flowers. If […]
March 22, 2018

Gut bacteria can mean life or death for birds

A researcher shows that the composition of gut bacteria in birds has a major impact on whether their offspring will survive their first three months. Gut […]