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Cutting to the core of how 3D structure shapes gene activity
In biology textbooks and beyond, the human genome and DNA therein typically are taught in only one dimension. While it can be ...
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New plant tissue discovered that increases seed size by up to 16%
Seeds provide most of the calories humanity eats, yet the cells that decide how big each seed becomes have remained a mystery ...
Novel biosensor allows real-time monitoring of sucrose uptake in plants
Sucrose is a vital energy source in plants. It also drives growth and serves as an important signaling molecule during stress ...
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Pollen’s hidden power: key RNA enzyme DCL1 drives fertility and early seed growth
A research team has uncovered a surprising new role for DICER-LIKE 1 (DCL1), a key enzyme in microRNA (miRNA) production.
The secret motor protein that slams leaf pores shut—and saves crops
Scientists have discovered that a protein once thought to be just a cellular "courier" actually helps plants survive drought. This motor protein, myosin XI, plays a critical role in helping leaves ...