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Scientist Dr. Jiali Zhu is studying plants of the species Capsella rubella. She is working in a laboratory environment.

RNA from maternal plant tissue ensures seed development more

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November 26, 2025

Four Researchers from Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology Among World’s Most Cited. more

Protein structure with binding area highlighted in blue and red molecule in the center.

Scientists Unveil First Large-Scale View of the "Pocketome" Using AI-Predicted Protein Structures more

Potato plants grow in white plant bags lined up along a glass facade, with technical equipment in the background.

Project POMORROW is decoding the genetic material of all potatoes in the German gene bank more

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