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Scientists have discovered that plants send tiny, innocuous-seeming lipid 'bubbles' filled with RNA across enemy lines, into the cells of the aggressive mold. Once inside, different types of RNA come ...

Root-knot nematodes (RKNs) are worm-like parasites of the genus Meloidogyne that are found in many parts of the world. They attack the roots of plants, causing them to wilt and eventually die. It is ...

Cell Races: How Fast Is Your Slime Mold? Part of a global experiment in cell mobility, scientists are racing single-celled organisms like cancer cells and slime molds through microscopic mazes along ...

UC Riverside scientists have discovered a stealth molecular weapon that plants use to attack the cells of invading gray mold. If you’ve ever seen a fuzzy piece of fruit in your fridge, you’ve seen ...