All Boyce Thompson Institute articles
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NewsFatty acid produced by gut bacteria directly influences fat metabolism in animals
Researchers investigating gut bacteria that produce fatty acids with a special chemical structure, known as a cyclopropane ring, showed that these can be converted into signals that turn on fat desaturation in the nematode C. elegans.
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NewsScientists uncover role of helper MLRs in tomato immune response to pathogen attack
An innovative study delves into the intricate defense mechanisms of tomatoes against the notorious bacterial pathogen, Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato (Pst).
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NewsDr. Silvia Restrepo appointed next president of Boyce Thompson Institute
The Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI) has announced the appointment of renowned plant pathologist and microbiologist Dr. Silvia Restrepo as the research institution’s ninth and first female president.
