White clover may seem to be an inconspicuous weed in the lawns of homes and public spaces across Los Angeles, but according to new research…
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The loss of species changes living communities, but some species losses have bigger impacts than others — such as “foundation species”, which contribute resources or…
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All living things must respond to changing environmental conditions, and make use of different parts of their genetic code in different situations. The genetic programming…
View More CSUN developmental biologists find a molecular pathway that makes this worm behave like a kid again
Climate change challenges global agricultural systems with hotter temperatures and altered rainfall patterns, and understanding how plants cope with heat and drought stresses has direct…
View More CSUN plant biologists describe gene expression changes that could help biofuel trees beat the heat