Author name: Paul Laurent

In the heart of the global food system, an ancient grain is making a comeback, promising to reshape markets, bolster food security, and combat climate change. Millets, once overshadowed by the Green Revolution’s focus on wheat and rice, are now at th

In the heart of China, a groundbreaking study led by Zipeng Zhang from the State Key Laboratory of Animal Biotechnology at China Agricultural University is revolutionizing the way we identify pig breeds. The research, published in the *Journal of Ani

In the heart of China’s agricultural landscape, a groundbreaking study is challenging conventional wisdom about the impact of genetically modified (GM) crops on soil ecosystems. Led by Yanbo Xie at the Institute of Agricultural Quality Standard and T

In the relentless pursuit of enhancing global food security, researchers are turning to cutting-edge technologies to accelerate crop improvement. A recent study published in the journal *Plant Methods* has demonstrated the potential of X-ray radiogra

In the heart of Thailand, researchers are unlocking the secrets of holy basil, a revered plant in both culinary and medicinal traditions, to enhance its biochemical potential in controlled environments. This groundbreaking study, led by Panita Chutim

In the bustling world of fermented beverages, a novel study has emerged that could reshape the landscape of hard kombucha production. Researchers, led by Hayeong Kim from the Institute of Food Industrialization at Seoul National University, have expl

In the heart of India, where rice paddies stretch as far as the eye can see, a silent enemy lurks beneath the surface, threatening the livelihoods of countless farmers. Sheath blight, caused by the fungus Rhizoctonia solani, is a formidable foe, capa

In the relentless pursuit of effective cancer treatments, researchers have long targeted cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs), crucial regulators of the cell cycle. Among these, CDK6 has emerged as a promising target, particularly for glioblastoma, a aggr

In the heart of India, where agriculture is the backbone of the economy, a groundbreaking study led by Sarbjeet Kaur from the Department of Botany at Panjab University is paving the way for more resilient chickpea crops. The research, published in th

In the face of climate change, farmers are grappling with increasingly unpredictable weather patterns that threaten crop yields and food security. Among these challenges, chilling stress—a condition where plants are exposed to temperatures below thei