The idea of evolution backtracking isn't a completely new idea, but catching it in action isn't an everyday experience.

Plant scientists have used a standard "gene gun" since 1988 to genetically modify crops for better yield, nutrition, pest resistance and other valuable traits.

By using a genetic technique developed at UT Southwestern Medical Center that forces cells to rid themselves of mitochondria, researchers are gaining new insights into the function of these critical ...

Researchers found that a single silent mutation in a cucumber gene changes RNA structure, leading to 70% longer fruits. This ...

We have pampered our plants so much that they have lost their ability to fight against what’s trying to kill them,' said ...

Plants produce a wide diversity of compounds. Broadly, these are separated into primary metabolites, which are necessary for ...

At Abdullahpur Government Primary School in Akhaura area, in eastern Bangladesh’s Brahmanbaria district, the day begins with ...

Scientists have discovered a new way plants sense heat. Plants use sunlight, sugar, and internal signals. This helps them ...

Bioo CEO Pablo Vidarte says his bioluminescent landscaping will arrive in Dubai within months, following successful ...

If you’re one of the folks who looks forward to pumpkins every fall, the long summer wait can be tough. For farmers, the ...

The University of Minnesota is stepping up efforts to identify biological threats that could trigger an epidemic, launching ...

Willows can stop a river flooding a farm. Or they can turn a river dark and mean. Trying to control them, we’re realising, ...