The ancient roots of cannabis domestication
The plant was first domesticated in East Asia some 10,000 years ago.
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The plant was first domesticated in East Asia some 10,000 years ago.
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A light-sensitive protein switch prompts plants to close leaf pores quickly under drought conditions, improving their chances of survival.
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A light-sensitive protein switch prompts plants to close leaf pores quickly under drought conditions, improving their chances of survival.
In the mouse liver, epigenetics keeps some genes in a ‘ready-set’ state.
Significant waves of infection coinciding with mass vaccination rollouts provide unique insight into vaccine effectiveness against two variants.
A coating of biodegradable natural polymers can help seeds germinate in dry and challenging conditions.
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