Scientists built a complete wheat gene map showing how different genes control plant growth and stress response.

The development of female cannabis inflorescences is tightly regulated by day length and plant hormones, with direct implications for fiber, seed, and cannabinoid production. This study shows that ...

From our collaborating partner Living on Earth, public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by Paloma Beltran with Shawn M. LaTourette, New Jersey’s commissioner of environmental ...

Plastic bottles at Gioto dumpsite in Nakuru town in this 2020 photo. Scientists warn 16,000 plastic-related chemicals threaten human health from cradle to grave. A new report has revealed that ...

High levels of a hormone found in cells in the gut could underlie many cases of chronic diarrhea and help explain up to 40% of cases of patients with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea, according ...

Cannabis sativa L. serves diverse purposes—from fiber and seed oil production to medical and recreational use—each of which depends heavily on the timing and density of its female flowers. The shape ...

Many people have that I-need-a-hug feeling these days. Here are surprising ways to stimulate the release of oxytocin — without a hug. If you’ve ever felt better after getting a hug from someone you ...

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The primary sign of growth hormone deficiency in children is short stature. Adults may have decreased muscle mass and increased body fat, as well as other problems such as heart disease and depression ...