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A study shows that plant duplication events have been important throughout the evolutionary history of gymnosperms, a diverse group of seed plants. The research indicates that a genome duplication in the ancestor of modern gymnosperms might have directly contributed to the origin of the group over 350 million years ago.

The fruit fly has multiple taste organs throughout its body to detect chemicals known as tastants, that signal whether a food is palatable or harmful.

Chemists have discovered how substances in fruits and vegetables prevent the development of tumors, stop the formation of malignant tumors and inhibit the division of cancer cells.

A prototype digital and portable bush fruits chemistry toolkit has been developed for communities to use on site, to measure key market attributes of popular bush fruits.

In 2017, researchers discovered a layer of murky, foul-smelling water, with brittle stars and sea urchins, which are usually in hiding, perching on the tops of coral. Now, a study has found that this layer of water has little to no oxygen and causes coral bleaching and mass mortality and a drastic shift in the seafloor community.

Most gluten-free products available are far from corresponding to consumers’ expectations in terms of appearance, aroma, flavor and durability. Nutritionists have developed a recipe for bread that combines chickpea flour and psyllium, a plant-derived soluble fiber. The product is nourishing and rated highly by consumers in qualitative surveys.

A study has predicted that food demand will increase by between 35% and 56% over the period 2010-2050. To prevent negative impacts of increased production, the researchers urge policymakers to develop adequate long-term measures, including stimulating inclusive growth.

A study shows that inexpensive and convenient devices such as silicone wristbands can measure exposure to a class of chemicals that can be harmful during pregnancy.

Research from MIT Haystack Observatory finds a stratospheric warming event over Antarctica linked to anomalies in near-Earth space above North America and Europe.

Manipulating RNA can enable plants to yield dramatically more crops, and can also increase drought tolerance, according to new research published in Nature Biotechnology.