Author name: Paul Laurent

In a world where temperatures are climbing, a new study sheds light on the profound impact of heat stress on cognitive functions, particularly during early development. Published in the journal *Ecology and Evolution* (translated as “Ecology and Evol

In the rugged, oxygen-thin expanses of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Tibetan chickens have evolved unique strategies to thrive in an environment that would challenge most creatures. A recent study published in the journal *Integrated Metaomics* (transla

In the heart of Indonesia, a silent battle is raging in the fields, one that doesn’t involve humans or machinery, but rather, plants and viruses. A recent study published in the Indonesian Plant Protection Journal (Jurnal Perlindungan Tanaman Indones

In the pursuit of sustainable and efficient poultry farming, researchers have discovered a promising ally in an unexpected place: tea tree oil. A recent study led by Gang Xu from the Tianjin Key Laboratory of Agricultural Animal Breeding and Healthy

In the lush, tropical landscapes of southern China, passion fruit (Passiflora edulis) thrives as a high-value crop, but its yield and quality are often under siege by tiny, yet formidable, foes: thrips. Specifically, Frankliniella intonsa, a species

In the quest to combat metabolic dysfunction associated with high-carbohydrate diets, a groundbreaking study led by Qisheng Lu from the State Key Laboratory of Breeding Biotechnology and Sustainable Aquaculture at the Chinese Academy of Sciences has

In the heart of China’s thriving aquaculture industry, a groundbreaking study is making waves, promising to revolutionize the way we farm one of the country’s most prized crustaceans: the red swamp crayfish, or Procambarus clarkii. This species, alre

In the heart of China, researchers at Zhejiang University have made a significant stride in the quest to improve salt tolerance in cotton, a crop of immense global economic importance. Led by Huazu Li from the College of Agriculture and Biotechnology

In the heart of China, researchers at the College of Agronomy, Hunan Agricultural University, have uncovered a molecular dance that could revolutionize cotton farming. Led by Ning Zhang, a team of scientists has delved into the intricate world of pho

In the heart of Taipei, a groundbreaking study led by Yi-San Lee at the Agricultural Biotechnology Research Center of Academia Sinica is reshaping our understanding of protein disulfide isomerases (PDIs) and their pivotal roles in cancer, diabetes, a