Transgenic organisms are living beings whose genetic material has been artificially modified by introducing genes from another species. This process, known as transgenesis, allows for the transfer of ...

Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have identified a bacterial genus that promotes root growth and nitrogen uptake in plants. The findings open new possibilities for developing ...

Plants often develop communities with microorganisms in their roots, which influences plant health and development. Although the recruitment of these microbes is dictated by several factors, it is ...

Bettas were likely the first fish welcomed into human homes. Now, scientists are welcoming them into the lab to learn how genes dictate their appearance and behavior. My Daughter’s First Pet—the Next ...

"The third symposium in the field of the biological sciences that has been published by the American association for the Advancement of science." --Foreword. siris_sil_33531 ...

Model organisms have played an indispensable role in advancing our understanding of neurological disorders and developing ...

Miscanthus species are bioenergy crops because they require lower nutrient concentrations to achieve more growth. Credit: L. Brian Stauffer Plants often develop communities with microorganisms in ...