This “Cinderella” plant may lead to better breast cancer treatment
A plant that had previously been dismissed as not being medically useful, could prove to be a hero in disguise.
In a new study, researchers...
New flower from 100 million years ago brings fresh holiday beauty to 2020
Scientists have identified a spectacular new genus and species of flower from the mid-Cretaceous period, a male specimen whose sunburst-like reach for the heavens...
Scientists find promising antibodies against COVID-19 from a llama
In a new study, researchers have isolated a set of promising, tiny antibodies, or "nanobodies," against COVID-19 that were produced by a llama named...
Gene edit could get oil from plant leaves
Research has found a way to boost the production of triacylglycerol, the main component of vegetable oil, in plant leaves.
Vegetable oils are traditionally extracted...
Compound in this herb may help treat pancreatic cancer
In a new study, researchers found a compound derived from the thunder god vine—an herb used in China to treat joint pain, swelling and...
Why your pets can be life savers in COVID-19 pandemic
Lockdowns, job losses and social isolation have been the hallmarks of 2020 as COVID-19 tightens its grip on the world, not only infecting millions...
Dogs and their owners share a risk of developing diabetes, study finds
In a new study, researchers found that owners of a dog with diabetes are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes themselves than owners...
Antibodies from this animal could be a powerful weapon against COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found a new method to extract tiny but extremely powerful SARS-CoV-2 antibody fragments from llamas.
It could be fashioned into...
Old dog training methods teach robots new tricks
With a training technique commonly used to teach dogs to sit and stay, researchers showed a robot how to teach itself several new tricks,...
Like it or not, Joro spiders are here to stay
Chances are, if you live in northeast Georgia you’ve come across an East Asian Joro spider this fall.
At almost 3 inches across when their...