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August 23, 2018

Fish lice could be early indicators of metal pollution in freshwater

Water quality in rivers and dams is decaying all over the world, and metal pollution is a major factor. Meanwhile, freshwater resources are very limited. A […]
August 22, 2018

In parasitic worm infection both the host and the worm produce cannabis-like molecules

Like mammals, parasitic worms have an endocannabinoid system that may help the worm and the hosts it infects survive by reducing pain and inflammation in the […]
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 […]