The bacterial pathogen Xanthomonas citri, which causes canker disease in citrus trees, activates selected parts of the fruit ...

Pruning your fruit trees is an important step to making sure they stay healthy and produce good fruit, but pruning too early ...

The FDA on Tuesdsay announced a recall of Grandma Belle’s Tomato Basil Soup in 14 states due to undeclared milk. Here's how to identify the recalled tomato soup and what to do if you have it.

Have you ever bitten into a supermarket tomato and wondered where all the flavor went? You're not imagining things. That ...

Scientists have identified hundreds of genes that may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease but the roles these genes play in the brain are poorly understood. This lack of understanding ...

Scientists have identified hundreds of genes that may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease but the roles these genes play in the brain are poorly understood. This lack of understanding ...

A plant compound found in apples, figs and guava could one day replace antibiotics in treating gum disease, according to a new study. Scientists from São Paulo State University's Araraquara School of ...

Neurons in the brain communicate with each other through synapses—connection points that allow the passage of electrical and chemical signals. In non-neuronal cells, direct cell-to-cell connections ...

Key context is missing from a widely shared social media post that suggests eating “excessive” amounts of fruit can increase the risk of coronary heart disease. The post conflates the effects of added ...

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In 2021, 57 million people across the planet were living with dementia. This class of memory-related diseases is the world’s seventh greatest killer, and Alzheimer’s disease is its most common form.

Cherries are popular with consumers due to their high nutritional value. Their appearance characteristics are essential criteria for consumer purchasing and are closely related to ripeness ...