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Grapevine Guardians: How Oregano Oil Fights Mildew

January 19, 2026

Grapevines face a big problem: downy mildew. This sneaky plant disease, caused by Plasmopara viticola, wreaks havoc on grapevines. It's a major headache for farmers because most grapevine types can't fight it off easily. The usual solution? Synthetic pesticides. But these can harm the environment an

environment

Plastic Strands Spread in Marmara

February 12, 2025

Marmara is what we call the sea that connects Europe and Asia. It has become really polluted with plastics, specifically tiny pieces known as microplastics. Microplastics are a growing concern for marine life. Researchers have delved into this dirty issue, analyzing the pollution in the Gulf of Band

science

Unlocking the Power of Fish Cells: How Salmonids Break Down Pollutants

January 29, 2025

Have you ever wondered how fish deal with chemicals in their environment? Scientists have been exploring this by studying fish cells in the lab. They looked at how well these cells can break down, or biotransform, harmful pollutants. They used two systems: small parts of cells from brown trout and r

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Meet Aspergillus niger NG1306: A Fungus that Transforms Ginseng

December 24, 2024

Ever wondered how ginsenosides, the compounds that make ginseng so special, are transformed into minor ginsenosides? This story revolves around Aspergillus niger NG1306, a fungus that plays a key role in this process. Scientists used leaves from Panax notoginseng to kickstart the fungus' growth. The