The evolution of that tuber has been a mystery: the form of the modern potato plant most closely resembles that of three ...

Researchers at the Department of Biochemistry, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), have uncovered a long-sought mechanism ...

Scientists are using AI and genetic engineering to enhance plant immunity, offering a new defense against crop diseases.

Mitochondria are widely known as the "powerhouses" of the cell, generating the energy needed for life. But in plants, their role goes far beyond metabolism.

New research traces the genetic ancestry of the popular root vegetable to a brief plant romance millions of years ago.

Researchers say they have finally uncovered the mysterious origins of one of our favorite carbs: the humble potato.

About nine million years ago, a hybridization involving the lineage of another farmers market star gave rise to the ...

An international research team has uncovered that natural interbreeding in the wild between tomato plants and potato-like ...

Obesity elevates the risk of at least 13 major cancers, including those of the breast, colon and liver. It also impairs immune responses that target tumors and are stimulated by cancer immunotherapies ...

Leishmaniasis, a neglected tropical disease caused by Leishmania parasites, affects millions globally. Current synthetic treatments face limitations ...

“The sea slug Elysia chlorotica is a small, unassuming creature that performs a remarkable feat: It eats algae and steals its ...