Viral genomes are differentiated from other replicons and genetic material, such as viroids or plasmids, through a unique three-part strategy for survival that is common to all viruses. First, viral ...

Angiosperms, also known as flowering plants, represent the most diverse group of seed plants, and their origin and evolution ...

Trees are the most spectacular plants in the garden. And since they grow so slowly, it is imperative that we treat them with utmost respect. That means pruning their limbs and branches correctly.

If you’re staring at a bare Christmas tree and a tight budget, you’re not alone. Surveys this year show nearly a third of people are spending less on holiday decorations, mostly to save money, and ...

Understanding phylogenetic relationships among species is key to studying evolutionary transitions, but the growing scale of sequence data poses challenges for current methods. This study presents ...

The best artificial Christmas trees dazzle your home without the cleanup and maintenance required of a real tree. They also offer features no live tree can offer: the ability to re-use your tree year ...