Research reveals that plant pathogens reuse phage elements for bacterial warfare

Credit: Public Domain Pixabay/CC0 Bacteriophages, viruses that attack and destroy bacteria, are ubiquitous in the natural world where they play a vital role in regulating microbial populations in ways that are not yet well understood. New research led by the University of Utah and University College London (UCL) has found that bacterial plant pathogens are … Read more

California lawmakers break with Gov. Newsom over loan to keep state’s last nuclear power plant operating

LOS ANGELES (AP) – The California Legislature signaled its intention Thursday to cancel a $400 million loan payment to help finance a longer life for the state’s last nuclear power plant, exposing a rift with the governor Gavin Newsom who says power is critical to maintaining energy supplies amid a rising climate. The votes in … Read more