Researchers at Shandong University found that Burdock Inulin can bind well with inflammatory proteins iNOS, COX-2, and IL-1β Inulin showed the strongest binding affinity to iNOS, suggesting it could ...

Scientists are unraveling the mystery behind plants' synchronized reproductive patterns, like 'masting' and 'fire-stimulated flowering'. Studying nearly 1,870 species, they explore the impact on ...

This study from Tianjin University, China, shows that Asparagus officinalis (ASP) can reduce brain damage caused by fluorosis ASP treatment improves brain tissue damage, increases urinary fluoride ...

In India, research on Anopheles culicifacies mosquitoes revealed that Sensory Appendage Protein 1 (AcSAP1) is highly expressed during the night, coinciding with peak host-seeking activity Reducing ...

Scientists in Kyoto created new apple-pear hybrid seedlings The hybrids show balanced genetic contributions from both apple and pear parents This breakthrough could lead to fruit trees with better ...

Researchers in Wuhan, China, found that common ragweed uses six defense traits against insects, with some like tough leaves and certain chemicals being more costly to produce than others The plant ...

Wild mint adapts to waterlogged soils by growing new roots that improve survival These new roots have more carbs, proteins, and antioxidants, protecting the plant The study identified specific genes ...

This study examined ancient potato (Solanum jamesii) use across the Colorado Plateau, focusing on tools dating back as far as 10,900 years ago Potato starch was consistently found on tools in southern ...

In 5xFAD mice, a diet supplemented with inulin fibre altered the gut microbiome composition Inulin supplementation significantly increased short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) concentrations in the gut Mice ...

Tick-borne diseases are rising, prompting a Texas study of four tick species in Sam Houston National Forest. Researchers tracked tick life cycles & pathogens on wildlife hosts.

At Penn State, organic farms using less soil disturbance (reduced tillage) significantly boosted beneficial ground-dwelling insects that eat pests, especially in soybean fields However, tillage ...

Researchers at Universiti Malaya identified seven SIX genes in FocTR4 and only one in Foc1, highlighting differences in virulence The study found that specific SIX genes are highly expressed at ...