, Pseudomonas spp., and yeasts/molds. The outcome demonstrated that meatballs that contained aqueous extracts of pomegranate were more resistant to spoilage compared to all of the other samples, as it was preserved for more days. Likewise, these extracts of a plant origin could be used as natural preservatives in meat products, even in their low…[Read more]

eutic activity was noted.Gastroesophageal adenocarcinomas (GEA) remain difficult to treat with limited targeted therapeutics. Negative results from randomized trials of EGFR inhibitors (EGFRi) in patients with molecularly unselected GEA have hampered the development of EGFRi in the gastroesophageal cancer space. A recent study reopens the game.See…[Read more]

For permissions, please email journals.permissions@oup.com.Convergent evolution is pervasive in nature, but it is poorly understood how various constraints and natural selection limit the diversity of evolvable phenotypes. Here, we analyze the transcriptome across fruiting body development to understand the independent evolution of complex…[Read more]

Lyrics from popular biological songs such as “It’s a Long Way from Amphioxus” and “Songs of Amoy” reflect not just Darwinian themes but also a transnational connection between American and Chinese biologists in Republican-era China–a period in modern Chinese history that is often characterized by soaring sentiments of nationalism. This paper sets…[Read more]