Coral microbiomes recover from a laboratory-induced stressor
Researchers are finding that the northern star coral’s recovery from a laboratory-induced stressor could help scientists better understand how to protect endangered tropical corals.
Maize ufo1 gene responsible for creating mutant corn line
An abnormal buildup of carbohydrates — sugars and starches — in the kernels and leaves of a mutant line of corn can be traced to one mis-regulated gene. The discovery offers clues about how the plant deals with stress.