Three new Genome British Columbia (Genome BC) funded research projects are developing tools to help farmers protect British Columbia’s valuable crops. These projects share a common goal: to improve ...

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Sweet potato, or ‘uala, was among the earliest food crops brought to the Hawaiian islands by Polynesian voyagers. While it is well-suited to the warm, temperate climate, cultivating the plant is not ...

Dr. Javin Oza said building synthetic cells in a lab environment is “kind of like rebuilding a car from its parts.” ...

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The 2026 midterms are here, and negative campaign messaging is flooding screens across the U.S. In Texas’ Senate race, ...

The 2026 midterms are here, and negative campaign messaging is flooding screens across the U.S. In Texas’ Senate race, ...

It took two scientists decades to find a new nitrogen-fixing organelle. It could change the future of sustainable agriculture ...

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Sweet potato, or ‘uala, was among the earliest food crops brought to the Hawaiian Islands by Polynesian voyagers. While it is well-suited to the warm, temperate climate, cultivating the plant is not ...

Scientists have moved a step closer to creating synthetic life after developing laboratory-made cells that can grow, replicate their DNA, and divide, marking a breakthrough in biotechnology.