Bears do it. So do groundhogs, squirrels, turtles and many other animals. Humans, however, can’t hibernate — at least not right now. But scientists exploring the genetic underpinnings of hibernation in animals think they may …
Month: October 2018
Bear hibernation is a superpower, but it comes with a cost
“I always call this the magical time of year,” Hannah Carey, who researches the physiology of hibernating animals at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Veterinary Medicine, said in an interview.
Nitrogen Fixation in Maize
Plants are associated with a complex microbiota that contributes to nutrient acquisition, plant growth, and plant defense. Nitrogen-fixing microbial associations are efficient and well characterized in legumes but are limited in cereals, including maize. We …