Dr. Mom Was Right — And Wrong — About Washing Fruits And Vegetables - Most people wash their fruits and vegetables before eating them, but it turns out that simple washing may not be enough. Microbes can wedge into the nooks and crannies of fruits and vegetables where soaps can’t reach....

Genes Key To Hormone Production In Plants Identified - Animals use hormones to respond to internal or external cues. Believe it or not, plants also use hormones. While plants have fewer hormones than animals, plant hormones regulate virtually every aspect of growth and development. However, one thing...