Science, March 14, 2008PDF | English | 16.6 MB
Tomato (
Solanum lycopersicum) domestication and selection resulted in an explosion of different fruit shapes and sizes, as exemplified by heirloom varieties. Wild ancestors of tomatoes such as
S. pimpinellifolium, the smallest fruit shown here, were round (middle row, second from left).
Predators Induce Cloning in Echinoderm LarvaeSand dollar larvae respond to mucus from fish predators by rapid asexual reproduction, producing an increased number of smaller individuals that may be less visible.
Dueling Visions for a Hungry WorldSparks began to fly when scientists and activists against genetically modified crops came together to assess agricultural knowledge and the role of biotech in development.
NSF Fellowships Called Powerful Tool for Building the PipelineA prestigious program is slated for a big increase next year thanks in part to recent data showing its ability to draw talented students into science.
Blood-Matching Goes GeneticHoping to prevent adverse transfusion reactions and save lives, European researchers are lobbying to replace serology-based blood typing with matching based on DNA tests.
