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A petri plate with bacterial colonies.

Researchers Use Vitamins to Decode Complex Interactions in the Soil Microbiome

Nutrients related to vitamin B12 influence microbial growth and reshape soil microbiomes.

Artist’s representation of camelina seeds with contrasting seed coat colors and oil amounts. Disruption of the TT8 gene in camelina changed the regular brown seed color to light yellow and enhanced oil accumulation.

Engineered Yellow-Seeded Camelina Packs More Oil

Scientists use gene editing to create a yellow-seeded camelina that may boost oil yield.

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