Researchers have successfully identified the CaRf gene, a pivotal fertility restorer in pepper plants that revives male fertility in cytoplasmic male sterile (CMS) lines. 

A new study has uncovered critical genetic factors that could revolutionize the fight against powdery mildew (PM) in melons, a disease that threatens global crop yields and fruit quality. 

Patients with mood disorders experience recurrences of depressive and manic episodes throughout their lives. In this regard, researchers from the Korea University College of Medicine have come up with a novel prediction algorithm that effectively forecasts future episodes with high accuracy by leveraging sleep-wake data collected using a smartphone and smart band. This could help patients with mood disorders prevent such recurrences by adjusting their lifestyle habits.

A new study has revealed the pivotal role of theanine, a unique amino acid, in the early growth and development of tea seedlings.