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- April 21, 2025
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How Bacteria Use Sneaky Chemistry to Disable Plant Defenses

In the microscopic battlefield of plant-microbe interactions, plants are constantly fighting off invading bacteria. New research reveals just how clever these bacterial invaders can be.
- March 10, 2025
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Ascribe Bio’s Phytalix® Achieves Stunning Success Against Devastating Rice Disease

Phytalix field trials in rice demonstrated superior effectiveness, reducing Bacterial Leaf Blight severity by over 80%—which is 20% better than existing treatments
- January 13, 2025
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Your Gut Bacteria Are in a Chemical Tug-of-War with Your Body

A recent study uncovers how gut bacteria and the body balance bile acids, influencing cholesterol and fat metabolism, with a potential impact on a range of diseases.
- January 8, 2025
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Diet, Microbes and Fat: A New Pathway Controlling Levels of Body Fat and Cholesterol

Research explores how gut bacteria team up with the host body to regulate bile acids, essential molecules that control digestion, cholesterol levels, and fat metabolism.
- January 6, 2025
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Hornwort genomes provide clues on how plants conquered the land

New research reveals insights into the genetic blueprints of hornworts, uncovering fascinating details about plant evolution and the early days of life on land.
- January 6, 2025
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Tiny Plants Reveal Big Potential for Boosting Crop Efficiency

Scientists have long sought ways to help plants turn more carbon dioxide (CO₂) into biomass, which could boost crop yields and even combat climate change. A group of unique, often overlooked plants...