Life depends on genes being switched on and off at exactly the right time. Even the simplest living organisms do this, but usually over short distances across the DNA sequence, with the on/off switch ...

A UK parliamentary committee has greenlit gene-edited plants. This is great news, as it will boost food production and reduce ...

For the past semester, students at UW-La Crosse have not only been advancing their knowledge in the classroom, they've been ...

It builds up a particularly high amount of biomass and thrives in harsh conditions. Certain varieties even produce more sugar ...

In the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana, the transition from seed to seedling involves turning off a specific set of genes ...

Spider mites are tiny pests commonly found under plant leaves. These little spiders can damage fruit trees, houseplants, ornamental plants, and vegetables. The mites reproduce quickly, especially ...

is once again decorated with hundreds of azalea plants. The azaleas will remain in place for about a month - depending on the weather - and once the plants cease flowering they are returned to the ...

Using advanced gene sequencing technology and computational methods, researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Center for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences completed a comprehensive ...

And, while azaleas can certainly carry a garden, particularly when in peak bloom, there are more than a few companion plants that will add to their colorful springtime show. Here are some expert ...