Q&A: How tea may have saved lives in 18th century England

Drinking tea can have several health benefits. There is seemingly a brew for everything from sleep to inflammation to digestion. In 18th century England, however, drinking tea may have saved a person’s life, and it likely had very little to do with leaves and herbs. Drinking tea can have several health benefits. There is seemingly a…

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The genetic interplay in Impatiens downy mildew: A transcriptome-based approach to enhancing disease resistance

A research team has meticulously analyzed the transcriptional response of Impatiens walleriana to Plasmopara obducens infection, revealing between 3,000 and 4,500 differentially expressed transcripts at various stages of the disease. A research team has meticulously analyzed the transcriptional response of Impatiens walleriana to Plasmopara obducens infection, revealing between 3,000 and 4,500 differentially expressed transcripts at various…

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Plastic-greenhouse agriculture: A novel soil profile design for global sustainability and enhanced crop production

A research team has developed a novel conceptual framework for designing plastic-greenhouse soil profiles that cater to the needs of smallholder farmers. The soil profile includes four functional layers: a soil mulch layer for preventing evaporation, a root-carbon layer for nutrient, CO2, and heat generation, a soil-carbon mix layer for buffering and nutrient supply, and…

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Melon flavor decoded: The genetic keys to aromatic diversity

Melon aroma greatly influences consumer preference and fruit quality. Climacteric melons produce more esters, while non-climacteric melons have more aldehydes. Understanding these genetic differences is crucial for breeding better melons. Although genes involved in volatile organic compound (VOC) biosynthesis have been identified, a comprehensive genetic map is still missing. In-depth research is needed to uncover…

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Why is Cotton-Candy Exoplanet WASP-107b So Puffy?

A surprisingly low amount of methane and a super-sized core hide within WASP-107b, a super-Neptune exoplanet approximately 212 light-years away in the constellation of Virgo. The post Why is Cotton-Candy Exoplanet WASP-107b So Puffy? appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.  A surprisingly low amount of methane and a super-sized core hide within WASP-107b, a…

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This modified stainless steel could kill bacteria without antibiotics or chemicals

An electrochemical process developed at Georgia Tech could offer new protection against bacterial infections without contributing to growing antibiotic resistance. An electrochemical process developed at Georgia Tech could offer new protection against bacterial infections without contributing to growing antibiotic resistance. Nanomaterials Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories

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