Nature is still too complex for artificial intelligence (AI) modeling to be effective, but the tipping point is close, ...

Ulcerative colitis, one type of chronic inflammatory bowel disease, is driven by a form of programmed cell death called pyroptosis.

Scientists have discovered, for the first time, how root cells respond to their complex soil environment, revealing that ...

Scientists have discovered, for the first time how root cells respond to their complex soil environment revealing that roots actively sense their microenvironment and mount precise, cell-specific ...

Beyond general horticultural appeal, Jack pinpointed three specific plants—lavender, jasmine, and rosemary—as particularly effective for soothing stress and boosting focus. Lavender's soothing ...

Decorative and aesthetic value, improved air quality and calming effects were found as the most common perceived benefits of ...

The hot temperatures put the cactus under stress, making their skin gummy and ... a truth that even these beautifully-adapted desert plants have their limits." Information for this story was ...

Abiotic stresses, such as cold, heat, drought, salinity, and heavy metals, limit plant growth. Plants interact with a wide ...

However, so-called mechanical stimulation – rain, wind and physical impact from humans and animals – contributes to the activation of a plant’s defence system at a biochemical level. This in turn ...