Plants know how to defend themselves against pathogenic microorganisms. In turn, pathogens have sensors to detect such defense mechanisms. What happens when plant and pathogen are locked in that duel?

A team discovers a new family of enzymes capable of inducing targeted cuts in single-stranded DNA A few years ago, the advent of technology known as CRISPR was a major breakthrough in the scientific ...

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Antibiotic resistance is a major threat to human health. But experts say there are steps people can take to reduce the risk.

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When we talk about fermented foods that are good for the gut, most people immediately think of yogurt or kombucha. But there ...

A new study examined whether a specialized diet could improve symptoms of gastrointestinal disorders linked to an imbalance in gut microbiota.

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An Indigenous and family-owned agricultural biotech company based in Alberta has announced it has secured $2 million in seed money from an Indigenous-led investment firm. AdvancedAG, which is based ...

This is why researchers need digital predictive models to forecast before any physical testing if a drug is a good candidate. So, it is not surprising that drug discovery is at the forefront of the ...

The vaginal flora is the bacteria that live inside the vagina. The normal vaginal flora is dominated by various lactobacillus species. Lactobacilli help to keep the vagina healthy by producing lactic ...