A Japanese team has developed a technique to insert chloroplasts isolated from algae into animal cells, a feat that could ...

Understanding how roots grow can help us develop plants that—for example—are more resistant to drought. Research by Prof.

A first-of-its-kind achievement has implanted photosynthesizing cells in animal cells to make “planimals.” This feat could be ...

While you might be legitimately concerned about planting beech trees since they may sky to 60 feet in height, you can also ...

Expert level: I'm perfect for those new to plant parenthood. Pet friendly: Not pet friendly- keep away from furry friends and little people. The Yucca, with its striking sword-like leaves, is a ...

An international team of researchers has achieved an unprecedented milestone: the creation of mouse stem cells capable of ...

Understanding how roots grow can help us develop plants that, for example, are more resistant to drought. Research by Prof. Bert De Rybel’s team (VIB-UGent), in collaboration with the VIB Screening ...

Researchers in China have developed a robot that identifies different plant species at various stages of growth by “touching” their leaves with an electrode. The robot can measure properties such as ...

Molecules released from pathogens are recognised by plant cell surface receptors, and trigger specific signalling cascades that help to defend the plant against attack. Lee et al. discovered two ...