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Q&A: Why it's important for cells to make copies on an exacting schedule
Allison McClure, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics at the CU School ...
Scientists Reveal the Four Types of Plant Owners
Decorative and aesthetic value, improved air quality and calming effects were found as the most common perceived benefits of ...
Plants over plastics: Researchers create biodegradable cellulose-based packaging
Researchers at Virginia Tech have found a way to make biodegradable packaging stronger while using less energy in the process ...
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Wuhan scientists create most detailed plant cell atlas to date
A team of scientists from BGI-Research at Southern University of Science and Technology in Wuhan, Hubei province, and other institutions has unveiled the most detailed single-cell map of a plant ever ...
Scientists Witness Living Plant Cells Build Their Own Cell Walls for the First Time
In a breakthrough with promising real-world applications, a team of Rutgers biophysicists, bioengineers, and plant biologists ...
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First new plant tissue discovered in 160 years boosts crop yields
A research team has discovered a new tissue in plants that plays an essential role in seed formation by regulating the flow of nutrients into the seed. The team used their findings to increase the ...
For the First Time Ever: Scientists Watch Plant Cells Generate Cellulose and Build Cell Walls in Real Time!
A team of researchers have captured continuous photographs of cellulose synthesis through which plant cell walls get built ...