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A recent study reveals how tea plants defend themselves against herbivores by activating specific genes. Researchers identified two leucine-rich repeat receptor-like kinases (LRR-RLKs), CsLRR-RLK44 and CsLRR-RLK239, which play a pivotal role in triggering defense responses. These genes enhance resistance by activating signaling pathways involving jasmonates, mitogen-activated protein kinases (MPKs), and WRKY transcription factors. The findings not only deepen our understanding of plant-herbivore interactions but also offer potential strategies to improve crop resilience in woody plants, which have been understudied compared to grasses. This discovery could lead to sustainable pest control methods, reducing reliance on chemical pesticides.

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Researchers at Aalto University have developed a new quantum theory of gravity which describes gravity in a way that鈥檚 compatible with the Standard Model of particle physics, opening the door to an improved understanding of how the universe began.

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A new study explores the genetic mechanisms behind root development and salt tolerance in Bok choy, a widely grown vegetable known for its shallow roots. Researchers identified a key regulatory module involving BcWRKY33A, BcLRP1, and BcCOW1 that promotes root elongation and stabilizes root hair development under salt stress. The findings reveal how plants adapt to salinity by enhancing root system performance, which could inform strategies for developing more resilient crops in challenging environmental conditions.

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A recent study reveals how grapevine cells adapt to sugar starvation by reprogramming their DNA methylation and gene expression. Under carbon-deficient conditions, these cells undergo significant metabolic shifts, slowing growth while activating survival mechanisms like autophagy and photosynthesis. The research highlights the critical role of epigenetic changes, particularly increased DNA methylation at transposable elements, in helping cells cope with energy stress. These findings deepen our understanding of plant resilience and could inform strategies to improve crop tolerance to environmental stresses, such as drought or nutrient scarcity.

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Salt Lake City, Utah 鈥斅燚iabetes is a major health crisis in the U.S. that not only bears a heavy economic burden but increases the risk of severe health complications, including blindness. From May 4 - 8 in Salt Lake City, Utah, scientists will unveil new findings on various diabetes-related eye complications at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO).

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Salt Lake City, Utah 鈥斅燳our eyes are more than windows to the soul, they are windows to your overall health. This message will resonate throughout the upcoming week (May 4 - 8) at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology in in Salt Lake City, Utah. Here scientists will present new data on critical connections between vision research and public health, illustrating how each informs and strengthens the other.

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A new research study from The University of Alabama in Huntsville, a part of The University of Alabama System, addresses the question, how much have urban areas warmed from the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect?UAH Earth System Science Center Research Scientist Dr.

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Salt Lake City, Utah 鈥斅燗rtificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the way we comprehend, detect and treat eye conditions, bringing new hope to millions worldwide. During the upcoming week (May 4 - 8) at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) in Salt Lake City, Utah, researchers will share breakthroughs on how AI is influencing the future of eye and vision health research and patient care, from enhancing clinical decision-making to simplifying workflows to equip patients with educational tools to create personalized care plans.

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Researchers at Tulane University have created a first-of-its-kind subcellular map of an area of the brain commonly affected by Alzheimer鈥檚 disease, a key step toward unraveling the mysteries of how the degenerative brain disease develops.

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Among the subpopulations, researchers also found marked differences in health outcomes, socioeconomic status, education, and immigration status that can be easily obscured when these groups are characterized as a single population, the authors wrote.