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Mouse eyes photosynthesize after plant-to-animal transplant

Chloroplast grana from spinach can be transplanted into mouse eyes, converting light into energy-carrying molecules that reduce inflammation.

fromSFGATE

6 months ago

Scientists conduct groundbreaking study in Calif.'s Death Valley National Park

Tested by the valley's extreme summertime heat, the flowering shrub Arizona honeysweet (Tidestromia oblongifolia) thrives. The humble-looking, seafoam green plant considers 113°F optimal for photosynthesis - the highest known temperature tolerance of any major crop species, according to new research. A team of scientists published the find on Friday in the journal Current Biology, revealing the plant's tricks for growing fast in heat and drawing lessons for how to engineer crops to withstand climate change.

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fromwww.dw.com

9 months ago

Plastic in plants: What it means for your food DW 08/13/2025

Microplastics disrupt photosynthesis, impacting food production and potentially threatening global food security.

fromThe Atlantic

9 months ago

The Sea Slug Defying Biological Orthodoxy

Elysia chlorotica, the sea slug, performs a remarkable feat by eating algae and stealing chloroplasts, incorporating them into its own body to photosynthesize.

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fromwww.nature.com

10 months ago