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How a genetic split helped plants conquer polluted soils

Phytochelatin synthases (PCSs) produce phytochelatins—tiny, cysteine-rich peptides that bind and neutralize toxic metal ions such as cadmium and arsenic. These molecules act as the plant's natural detox system, sequestering harmful elements into vacuoles to prevent cellular

Farmers are defending the law big pork wants to destroy

California's Proposition 12 sets minimum space standards for animals sold into the state's market, providing an opportunity for independent family farmers to compete fairly and stay in business, while corporate interests seek to consolidate the industry and strip states of

What happened to those 'little red dots' Webb observed?

When the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) began operations, one of its earliest surveys was of galaxies that existed during the very early universe. In December 2022, these observations revealed multiple objects that appeared as "little red dots" (LRDs), fueling speculation as