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In Pursuit Of Herbicide-Resistant, High-Yield Rice

The gene HIS1 in rice plants is essential for herbicide resistance, say researchers in Japan.

How Beneficial Gut Bacteria Thrive On Breastmilk

Different strains of beneficial gut bacteria have evolved independent mechanisms to make the most of the sugars found in breastmilk.

The Unexpected Slimming Effect Of Sweet Potato Waste

Proteins in wastewater from sweet potato processing have been found to reduce fat levels and weight in mice.