Biology

How do plants ward off pathogens? USDA-funded study seeks answers

Darwin’s finches: Team finds gene that affects variations in beak sizes

Algae found in ponds and lakes may hold key to producing fuel-grade oil

Hybrid wheat could improve yield for production, AgriLife researcher says

The turtle with a straw in its nose: The story behind the viral video

180 ways to create novel hibiscus with unusual colors and shapes

Hearing for early human ancestors similar to chimpanzees, data suggest

By studying feeding habits, biologists can help protect largest of all fishes