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August 22, 2018

Plant virus alters competition between aphid species

In the world of plant-feeding insects, who shows up first to the party determines the overall success of the gathering; yet viruses can disrupt these intricate […]
August 21, 2018

A switch to turn fragrances on and off

Scientists have discovered the switch in plants that turns off production of terpenoids — carbon-rich compounds that play roles in plant physiology and are used by […]
August 21, 2018

Lower-risk malaria regions are breeding grounds for drug-resistant strains

New drug-resistant strains of the parasite that causes malaria tend to evolve in regions with lower malaria risk; in areas with high transmission rates, they get […]
August 20, 2018

Discovery can help farmers combat stink bugs, save money on pest control

For stink bugs to attract a mate or to communicate that they have found food, they use their own chemical language: pheromones. Researchers have discovered insights […]