Plant Communication through Light and Gene Activation

Today, you’ll learn about a teensy tiny cure for zits, superpower spider webs, and how scientists have begun having conversations with plants. 

Nano Zit Zapper 

• “Tiny nanocarriers could prove the magic bullet for acne sufferers.” by UNISA. 2023.  
• “Why is acne *so* hard to get rid of? Dermatologists explain.” by Maddy Sims. 2023.  
• “Nanotechnology and narasin: a powerful combination against acne.” by Fatima Abid, et al. 2023.  

Super Strong Silk   

• “High-Strength and ultra-tough whole spider silk fibers spun from transgenic silkworms.” by Junpeng Mi, et al. 2023.  
• “Spider silk is spun by silkworms for the first time, offering a green alternative to synthetic fibers.” EurekAlert! 2023.  

Plant Communication 

• “Conversations with plants: Can we provide plants with advance warning of impending dangers?” EurekAlert! 2023.  
• “Highligher: An optogenetic system for high-resolution gene expression control in plants.” by Bo Larsen, et al. 2023.  

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