Elfenbein-Märkte müssen geschlossen werden
In Afrika werden rund 30.000 Elefanten pro Jahr getötet – wegen ihrer Stoßzähne. Ändert sich an der dramatischen Situation nichts, könnte der afrikanische Elefant in 25 Jahren ausgestorben sein. Wir brauchen ein weltweites Handelsverbot, um die Dickhäuter zu retten. (more…)
Findings could lead to natural bacterial anti-infectives in food-producing plants
COLUMBIA, Mo. – When bacteria attack plants, they often inject harmful proteins into the host plants’ cells to weaken and suppress natural defenses. However, in some plants, bacteria attack once they’ve recognized the plant cells as a potential host. Now, researchers at the University of Missouri have identified and replicated the process that allows the bacteria—known mostly for attacking tomatoes—to invade its host. This discovery could lead to natural anti-infective treatments that work with food-producing plants to enhance resistance to harmful bacteria in the field. (more…)
