Gene-edited rice can produce a compound that's vital for human health
A team of Chinese scientists has used targeted gene editing to develop rice that produces coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), a vital ...
We Need To Expand Our Diets For A Resilient Future
Around the world, there are thousands of edible plant species—but you wouldn’t know it from looking at our diets.
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The Cost of a Dozen Roses in Each State
While there are many types of flowers people can give their beloved for Valentine's Day, red roses are the ones most closely associated with the holiday. The gifting of a dozen red roses says, "be ...
Arizona Daily Sun13d
A program to close insurance gaps for Native Americans has gone largely unused
Tribal leaders and Nevada officials say the sponsorship model increases access to coverage and care for tribal citizens and ...
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DA sees rice emergency declaration Tuesday
MANILA, Philippines — Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the National Price Coordinating Council (NPCC) has released a resolution recommending a rice emergency and the ...
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As global genetic diversity declines, conservation efforts offer some hope
The genetic diversity of Arctic fox populations has likewise remained stable or even improved following conservation actions like the wild release of individuals from captive-breeding programs.
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Largest study on genetic diversity finds glimmers of hope amid general global decline
But the path to extinction erodes genetic diversity, because a species’ gene pool shrinks as the population declines. Losing genetic diversity limits the ability of populations to adapt to threats ...
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Many animals and plants are losing their genetic diversity, making them more vulnerable
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two-thirds of animal and plant populations are declining in genetic diversity, which makes it harder to adapt to environmental changes, according to research published Wednesday.