The protein structure solved by the study.

Researchers unlock key to photosynthesis

Science notes: It is hoped that the finding can mean more productive crop yields

Scientists have solved the structure of one of the key components of photosynthesis, a discovery that could lead to photosynthesis being ‘redesigned’ to achieve higher yields and meet urgent food […] Read more






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Scientists edit chickens resistant to avian flu

Science Notes: New research suggests it could be possible to halt the bird flu virus in chickens

Scientists have used gene-editing techniques to stop the bird flu virus from spreading in chicken cells grown in the laboratory. The findings raise the possibility of producing gene-edited chickens that […] Read more

Plant biology professor Evan DeLucia and his colleagues found that increasing crop yields and hotter conditions expected by midcentury will lead to a need for crop irrigation in the Midwest.

Higher crop yields increase need for Midwest irrigation

Science Notes: As corn crops get bigger with more yield, they will need for more water

If crop improvement and warming trends continue into the future, Midwestern corn growers who today rely on rainfall to water their crops will need to irrigate their fields, a new […] Read more