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Sequestration of plant toxins by monarch butterflies leads to reduced warning signal conspicuousness more

Depending on the composition of the defensive toxins of their host plants, the insects use two different complementary enzymes for detoxification more

Chicks are intimidated by eyespots that appear to gaze at them, providing an explanation for why eyespots are often symmetrical more

While the chemical steps for the biosynthesis of nepetalactone appear to be identical in the plants and insects, they use different enzymes to catalyze them. more

The degradation of the cell wall component pectin through the acquisition of an originally microbial enzyme provides access to the nutrient-rich constituents of plant cells. more

Bacteria produce antifungal compound protecting the eggs, larvae, and pupae from infections / Bacterial community is retained even during molting stages. more

Over 250 scientists from all over the world will present and discuss their latest research results in smell and taste research. more

Researchers from Jena show how the poison nut tree forms strychnine more

Gene duplication increased the diversity and specificity of enzymes that enable beetle larvae to degrade important wood components. more