Susmita shah Researchers in Spain have come up with a great way for the selective elimination of cancer cells with the help of the CRISPR-Cas9 technique. “The step devised in our research offers a…
Paving the path towards an organic Bhutan
Ministry of Agriculture and Forests (MoAF), Bhutan and the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) are jointly organizing a regional symposium on organic agriculture between 18 to 20 December. The regional symposium on ‘Organic…
GreenHouse program coordinator blends sustainability, student life
[caption id="attachment_14553" align="alignnone" width="775"] Alan Turnquist (second from left) with GreenHouse students at Leopold Residence Hall. There, they explore sustainability and agricultural systems through seminars and hands-on experiences integrated with residential life. PHOTO: JOEL NINMANN[/caption]…
Mutation in single rice gene cancels interspecific hybrid…
Scientists successfully employed mutagenesis to identify the gene that causes hybrid sterility in rice, which is a major reproductive barrier between species. Scientists successfully employed mutagenesis to identify the gene that causes hybrid sterility in…
Colorado potato beetle genome gives insight into major…
[caption id="attachment_14276" align="alignnone" width="775"] The Colorado potato beetle’s rapid spread, hardiness, and recognizable tiger-like stripes have caught global attention since it began infesting potatoes in the 1800s. PHOTO: ZACH COHEN[/caption] The Colorado potato beetle is…