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- 10 September 2024
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How Viruses Move Through Insects for Transmission of Diseases

A new study reveals the mechanisms viruses use to move through insect hosts, offering insights that could help prevent the spread of insect-borne diseases in humans and livestock.
- 9 August 2024
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Faculty Cluster Hire: Promoting Collaboration and Addressing Gender Bias in Academic Hiring

BTI's cluster hire strategy challenges traditional academic hiring, boosting female representation and drawing diverse scientific backgrounds to enhance collaborative research.
- 7 August 2024
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Unlocking the Secrets of Salt Stress Tolerance in Wild Tomatoes

A recent study delved into the genetic treasure trove of wild tomatoes to uncover secrets of salt tolerance that could be used to develop resilient crop varieties.
- 29 July 2024
- Research
From Genes to Jeans: New Genetic Insights May Lead to Drought Resilient Cotton

As climate change intensifies, cotton farmers face increasing challenges from drought and heat. However, new research offers hope for developing more resilient varieties that can maintain high yiel...
- 18 July 2024
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Groundcherry Gets Genetic Upgrades: Turning a Garden Curiosity into an Agricultural Powerhouse

Imagine a small fruit that tastes like a cross between a tomato and a pineapple, wrapped in its own natural paper lantern. That's the groundcherry.
- 1 July 2024
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Unraveling the Origin and Global Spread of the Potato Blight Pathogen

A study on Phytophthora infestans traces its origin to Peru, challenging previous theories. This discovery is crucial for developing strategies to combat the global potato blight threat.