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Drought-resistant cereal gene isolated

September 2, 2019
Plant scientists have identified a gene responsible for drought resistance in barley that could lead to more drought resistant crops.

Nature’s Bricks and Mortar

September 2, 2019
This image shows the internal structure of a blood clot.

Going viral

August 28, 2019
Foodborne viruses present a major challenge to the safety of a range of foods including ready–to–eat products, fresh produce and pork products. While viruses cannot grow in or on foods,...

A mysterious relationship

August 28, 2019
It is hardly a secret that obesity continues to emerge as a pandemic, but less well known is the biochemical link with depression. While it is proving difficult to elucidate,...

BES plans ‘double blind’ peer review trial

August 23, 2019
The British Ecological Society has announced it will be conducting a randomised trial to determine the effects of “double blind” peer review.

Calcium ion used as micro engine

August 23, 2019
Theoretical physicists have used the intrinsic angular momentum of a calcium ion to effectively turn it into the world’s smallest engine.

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