Lignans are low molecular weight polyphenolic compounds with important antitumor and antiviral properties. However, their low amounts in medicinal plants and complex structures make sustainable ...

Females have one active X chromosome and one dormant X chromosome in each cell. But a study suggests that genes on the ...

The cells that make up the walls of the finest of all lymphatic vessels have a lobate, oak leaf-like shape that makes them particularly resilient to changes in fluid volume. A similar cell shape also ...

Zombie cells are a hot topic in the scientific community, with groundbreaking research being conducted worldwide to find ways ...

During an investigation to see whether it was possible to restore an iconic, but endangered, community of shrubland plant ...

For a plant, life in Argentina’s Monte Desert is hard enough. Daily temperatures can fluctuate dramatically; it rarely rains, and there are few nutrients in the parched soil for a hungry plant. To add ...

In this study, the accumulation characteristics, laws, and environmental impact factors of soil PhytOC accumulation in these bamboo forests were elucidated successfully.

With artificial photosynthesis, humankind could utilize solar energy to bind carbon dioxide and produce hydrogen. Chemists have taken this one step further: They have synthesized a stack of dyes that ...

An analysis of changes to global ecosystems has revealed that almost nowhere is untouched by the influence of humanity, with ...

Country music legend Alan Jackson is down to two shows left in his iconic career. Well, two shows, plus an appearance at the Two Step Inn 2025 festival in Texas on April 5. Jackson performed ...

While you enjoy the blooms of these popular perennials in the spring, it's not the best time to plant them in your garden. Learn the best time to plant peonies for optimal growth and an armload of ...