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This deciduous ethnobotanical tree from Africa is easy to cultivate and contains a number of beneficial medicinal compounds.

One nematode has been exhaustively researched and helps with the understanding of important processes, but the family tree remains uncertain.

Hostas are popular shade perennials because of their lovely form, foliage and colors. See how to care for hostas, use them in the garden and select popular choices.

Sage carries a history as rich as the flavor it brings to food.

There is large variation in the length of time each species can live, and one strange creature might even be immortal.

Palms add an elegant accent to home interiors. Readily adaptable to a variety of indoor lighting conditions, these houseplants can thrive with minimal care.

Fall does not always mean the shut down of the garden, there is still plenty of color that can be found with these colorful fall perennials.

It's hard to find a flower that exceeds the Zinnia in beauty and ease of care. This sun worshiper makes a striking impact in any yard soon after seeds are sown.

Naso lituratus, commonly called the naso tang, is an Indo-Pacific fish that can easily become the centerpiece of a home tropical marine aquarium.

Once thought an impossibly complex problem, the aging process has become the subject of serious scientific research, mainly due to the use of model organisms.

While many tangs are aggressive, these five are the peaceful tangs. Big and beautiful, these are not beginner fishes, but they are amazing saltwater species.

Camassias are very showy North American bulbs, as easily grown as tulips. Edible yet deer resistant, the flowers offer reliable spring color.

The Orangespine Unicorn Fish, a wonderful show piece for the reef or saltwater aquarist. When properly housed and cared for, it will be the pride of your aquarium setup!

The future of fighting common infections may be in the development of new antibiotics or in the combination of antibiotic and non-antibiotic drug therapies.

Plants that thrive in the heat of summer. From vines to colorful annuals the summer can fun and fancy free for everyone, including the the gardener.

An easy tutorial on successfully growing poppies: Papaver rhoeas, and those like them.

Coldwater marine tanks could house an interesting fish alongside beautiful anemones and cup corals.

Health concerns often keep confiscated animals from going back to the wild. Star tortoises seized from illicit trade were returned to their natural environment in India.

A very informative and greatly descriptive teaching tool, depicting its contents through many figures and models, this text is highly recommended for the field.

Three unusual animals to be found in protected rock pools in Canada.

Even if gardening space is limited to patio pots or window-boxes, there is no reason not to put on a wonderful cottage garden summer display.

Beautiful seaside gardens need the correct garden landscape to thrive. Planning to counter wind, salt spray and soil problems will ensure a beautiful seaside garden.

These plants have a myriad of medicinal, culinary and decorative uses, several of which are detailed here.

Sage is a useful herb that is easy and fun to grow. It makes a great landscape plant, can be used in the kitchen as a seasoning, and makes a great tea.

Besides mediating between the DNA and proteins, RNA has a function in regulating the levels of proteins in the cell. This regulation is critical for the cell's behavior.

A shaded white garden or moon garden can be the most magical of all: sharp contrasts of white flowers and silvery foliage against deep shadows and dark corners. Oooh!

Rhododendrons are shrubs for all seasons. Evergreen leaves in winter with multicolored blooms from early spring. Most types of gardens are enhanced by Rhododendrons.

Salvia and sage include tough annuals, perennials and herb plants that flower in summer gardens. These plants are easy to grow, drought tolerant and attract pollinators.