In the rugged cliffs of West Africa, a humble plant named Virectaria stellata has sparked a scientific puzzle. This plant, found in Guinea, has unique star-shaped hairs that don't belong to its family. This discovery is shaking up what we thought we knew about how plants evolve and pass on traits.



The Plant That Borrowed Traits: A Genetic Mystery

Guinea is in the middle of a big vote. It's the first time since 2021 that they're choosing a new leader. The man in charge right now, General Mamadi Doumbouya, took over after a coup. He's the favorite to win, but not everyone is happy about it.

The country has a lot of valuable stuff like bauxite

Guinea's Big Vote: What's at Stake?

Even though maternal deaths dropped during the Millennium Development Goals, they're still too high. Shocks like COVID-19 could slow down progress. In Africa, many women get antenatal care and give birth in health facilities. But cities face unique challenges in ensuring fair, quality care for pregn

The Plant That Borrowed Traits: A Genetic Mystery

Guinea's Big Vote: What's at Stake?

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