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When the cold weather of winter arrives, many organisms face extreme challenges, from freezing temperatures to shorter days and less food. To survive, these organisms rely on gene regulation. This process involves modulating gene transcription to effectively turn genes “on”…
If you live in the United States, chances are you have been impacted by Winter Storm Blair this week that hit nearly 12 states. However, winter storms don’t just happen by chance—they’re the result of several weather elements coming together…
Read More What Makes a Winter Storm? (The Science Behind the Snow)
Mistletoe, a plant that has become synonymous with holiday cheer, is also a fascinating organism from a scientific and biological perspective. Scientifically, mistletoe refers to a group of parasitic plants that grow on the branches or trunks of trees. Unlike…
Read More Mistletoe Mysteries: From Parasite to Holiday Icon
We have already seen some groundbreaking and novel therapeutic discoveries in the 2023 and 2024 is off to a great start. In February, the US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first medication to treat severe frostbite. Severe frostbite…
Read More FDA Approves First Medication in US to Treat Frostbite
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