Protecting crops: RNA-based substances open up new avenue to combat a widespread plant virus
New RNA-based active agents reliably protect plants against the Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV), the most common virus in ...
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Why firefighters may have higher risk of brain cancer
A new study has found that firefighters may be more likely to develop specific gene mutations linked to gliomas, the most ...
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Protecting crops: Researchers open up new avenue to combat a widespread plant virus
New RNA-based active agents reliably protect plants against the Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV), the most common virus in agriculture and horticulture. They were developed by researchers at the Martin ...
Bird flu is hitting the U.S. hard. Now, migratory birds are flying north
COVID-19, scientists are watching another virus warily: H5N1. It’s been circulating widely in the U.S. — and now, wild birds ...
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“Effective dsRNAs” Combat Cucumber Mosaic Virus in Tests
Researchers at the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) have developed RNA-based active agents that appear to reliably protect plants against cucumber mosaic virus (CMV), the most common ...
Scientists Unveil a Game-Changing RNA Shield Against Crop Viruses
Researchers at Martin Luther University have developed groundbreaking RNA-based agents that offer high levels of protection ...
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New genomic techniques for plant breeding
New genomic techniques can increase food security and mitigate climate change effects. EU rules aim to regulate these plant ...
Move Over, H5N1—Another Bird Flu Strain Has Arrived in the U.S.
The most well-known HPAI subtype circulating today is H5N1. Since early 2024, H5N1 has been causing outbreaks among cows ...
Why Are Four-Leaf Clovers Lucky—And What Should You Do if You Find One?
Four-leaf clovers, aside from being considered good luck, are said to be symbols of faith, love, hope and good fortune.
New outbreak of deadly bird flu strain confirmed for first time in 8 years
The H7N9 strain of bird flu was detected on a poultry farm in Mississippi. The infection of 47,654 commercial chickens was ...