Woodrats survive on toxic creosote plants by copying detox genes, producing more enzymes to break down plant toxins and avoid ...

"These woodrats have only been exposed to creosote bush for about 15,000 years—in an evolutionary timescale ... animals just happened to have more copies of detox genes than others and were tolerant ...

Even if you're just trying to grow a few bean plants, the selection can be overwhelming. You might notice that some are labeled as bush beans and others as pole beans. You're probably wondering what ...

Letting go of destinations and goals, one uncertain ride at a time ...

Plants often rely on birds ... In 1982, Sir David showed the audience a creosote bush in the Mojave desert of California that was more than 10,000 years old. Almost 40 years later, he returned ...

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Jan. 21, 2025 — A research team has identified a crucial link between a gene mutation and immune system signaling in canine hemangiosarcoma, an aggressive cancer common in dogs. The discovery ...