Research into plant ecology by Anna-Liisa Lain and other biologists in Finland shows that habitat fragmentation leads to increased risk of fungal pathogens in meadow grass.
Biologists have discovered a way to convert cellulose, the substance that makes up plant cell walls, into starch which can be used as a food source for humans.
Bee's honey possesses natural pharmaceutical properties which help to boost the immune system. It has been discovered recently that this food source is essential for the health of honey bees.
Biologists are using clams which are filter feeders to investigate the ecology of rivers and streams to test pollutants input into the ecosystems from industry.
Cellular biologists and chemists have discovered what they believe is the trigger of Alzheimer’s Disease through the process of protein molecule synthesis in ribosomes.
