05 – 11 March 2018
Millions of Chinese farmers reap benefits of huge crop experiment
Decade-long study involving 21 million smallholders shows how evidence-based approaches could improve food security. Find source
Police probe of Brazilian marijuana researcher sparks protests
Researchers are concerned about potential restrictions to academic freedom. Find source
Is your stress changing my brain?
Scientists have discovered that stress transmitted from others can change the brain in the same way as a real stress does. Find source
New method to improve crops
Researchers have developed a new way to breed plants with better traits. By introducing a human protein into the model plant species Arabidopsis thaliana. Find source
Can't sleep? Could be down to genetics
Large study confirms that insomnia is hereditary. Researchers have identified specific genes that may trigger the development of sleep problems. Find source
