Researchers who manipulate lignin, a molecular fiber that allows plants to grow tall and transport water, unexpectedly discovered its synthesis has more far-reaching effects on plant development than ...

When describing the flavor of tomatoes, words like “sweet,” “juicy,” “rich” and “fresh” are common adjectives. “Spicy,” on the other hand, is not. University of Missouri doctoral student Kishan ...

For more than a decade, NASA’s Curiosity rover has been sniffing the powdered insides of Martian rocks, hunting for ...

NASA’s Mars rover has detected new organic compounds in ancient rocks, adding fresh evidence that the Red Planet may once have supported life.

Recent research has identified a new compound that can stimulate nerve regeneration after injury, as well as protect cardiac tissue from the sort of damage seen in heart attack. Research led by UCL, ...

Scientists in Japan have revealed a chemical compound that could be used for the treatment of various autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis. These diseases occur when ...