A fresh look at a fungus-insect partnership that biologists have studied for more than a century uncovers a role for bacteria.
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Multiple teams announce complete draft of the maize genome, with a full plate of surprises that include hints about hybrid vigor.
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CT scans of preserved individuals show hardening of arteries similar to that seen in people today.
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Featured blog: Researchers are working to catalog the DNA sequences of just about every vertebrate genus.
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Plant pathogen could help track waters polluted with human waste.
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