Long before DNA unraveled the double helix of life, scientists were already tinkering with its inheritance. The idea that traits could be passed from one generation to the next fascinated early ...

The last aurochs, an ancestor of modern cattle, vanished in Poland in 1627. However, a groundbreaking scientific effort is ...

Maize is a globally cultivated staple crop and one of the most successful examples of heterosis utilization in food production. The development of elite inbred lines is critical for breeding hybrid ...

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Australia’s vital kelp forests are disappearing in many areas as our waters warm and our climate changes. While we wait for rapid action to slash carbon emissions – including the United Nations ...

Coral reefs are in crisis, but science is fighting back with innovative restoration techniques. From selective breeding for heat resilience to cost-effective coral gardening, researchers are ...

A single generation of selective breeding can make corals better able to withstand extreme temperatures, according to our new research. The discovery could offer a lifeline to reefs threatened by the ...

Humans have long held an unhealthy fascination with science and experimentation. From flora to fauna, they have plucked each ...