Researchers who manipulate lignin, a molecular fiber that allows plants to grow tall and transport water, unexpectedly discovered its synthesis has more far-reaching effects on plant development than ...

NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover has discovered never-before-seen organic compounds that may indicate there was once life on the ...

When describing the flavor of tomatoes, words like “sweet,” “juicy,” “rich” and “fresh” are common adjectives. “Spicy,” on the other hand, is not. University of Missouri doctoral student Kishan ...

Hyuga Hirano (United Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, and ...

Recent research has identified a new compound that can stimulate nerve regeneration after injury, as well as protect cardiac tissue from the sort of damage seen in heart attack. Research led by UCL, ...

Scientists in Japan have revealed a chemical compound that could be used for the treatment of various autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis. These diseases occur when ...