Heat can be tough on living things. For tiny blue-green algae, called cyanobacteria, too much sun and warmth can damage their cells and slow down their growth. But scientists noticed something interesting in a lab—a group of these algae adapted over time to handle tough conditions. After weeks of ex
A key chemical tag on messenger RNA, called m6A, is common across all eukaryotes. Cells control how much of this tag appears by adding or removing it with specialized enzymes known as writers and erasers. In plant cells, the chloroplast—a site of photosynthesis—contains many mRNAs that carry this ta
The ancient Indian dwarf wheat, Triticum sphaerococcum, is getting some serious attention these days. This wheat has been around for ages. It is not like the modern bread wheat that people are used to seeing in stores. It is much smaller and has a unique shape. Scientists have been studying this
Salinity and drought are major problems for crops. They mess with how plants grow and produce food. These issues are getting worse because of climate change. So, scientists are looking for ways to help plants handle these stresses better. One promising method is to boost plants' relationships with h
The mango tree has two special genes called MiCOL13A and MiCOL13B. These genes are part of a bigger family that helps plants know when to bloom based on the length of the day. They also help plants deal with tough conditions like salt and drought. These genes were found in a specific type of mango c
Wheat is a staple food crop. It is grown in many places around the world. It is a big deal. Climate change is making it harder to grow wheat. The weather is getting hotter and drier. This is a big problem for farmers. They need wheat that can handle these tough conditions. Researchers in Cana
Plants face many challenges, like drought and salty soil. They need special genes to help them grow well and survive these tough conditions. One such gene, HaNAC146, was found in sunflowers. This gene is part of a big family called NAC, which helps plants grow, age, and deal with stress. Su
Psychological flexibility, that 'mental multitasking' skill, might really help people battling substance use disorder, or SUD. It's like having a superpower to handle stress better and tough it out when things get rough. But how does it all work? Nobody's quite sure yet. First, let's talk about str
