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Scientists have uncovered a surprising new way plants fight disease by teaming up with beneficial fungi that literally remodel the battleground inside their roots. The study, published in Cell Reports ...

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A quick revision guide covering key concepts, biomolecules, cell organelles, and essential NEET-style MCQs to boost exam preparation.

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Take Escherichia coli a.k.a. E. coli for instance. While E. coli is a happy and harmless resident of the intestine, one of ...