Analog or digital Often, I speak over gene on/off switches. About proteins that enable a gene to be read either more or less often. These gene on/off switches enable an analog regulation of their genes. In addition, a cell has a system to regulate a gene in a more digital manner, having a gene eitherContinue reading “Analog or digital”
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Stopping with division
Stopping with division A leaf consists out of multiple cell types. Not only is the inside, but the outside also has multiple cell types. Like trichomes and stomata. In addition, there are the so-called pavement cells, these cells cover the majority of the surface of the leaf. Under the microscope these pavement cells look likeContinue reading “Stopping with division”
More cuttings
More cuttings One of the magical characteristics of plants is the ability to grow new plants from cuttings. Think about it, a whole new plant from a tiny piece of another plant. Some plants use it as a way for asexual reproduction. While other plants need some help, only then they will start growing newContinue reading “More cuttings”
Best of two evils
Best of two evils Sometimes things happen whereby you ask yourself, is this smart. Like the spit of the tobacco hornworm, a butterfly, that transforms one of the fragrances of the tabaco plant. But this transformation causes the attraction of the tobacco hornworm natural enemies. Now Dutch researchers together with Belgian, German, and Taiwanese researchersContinue reading “Best of two evils”
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