Chinese scientists have deciphered the biosynthetic pathway of a rare, naturally occurring anticancer drug, and reproduced it for the first time – in tobacco. Paclitaxel – sold under the brand name ...

A team of gardeners prepare the world's oldest topiary garden, at Levens Hall, in 2023. The garden, comprising of ancient box and yew trees, was established in 1694. (Credit: OLI SCARFF) The ...

Yew trees were once widespread throughout Ireland. Irish names for Yew include Iúr and Eó. Mayo is anglicised from ‘Maigh Eó’ which translates as ‘The Plain of the Yew’; Terenure comes from ‘Tír an ...

The following story contains content regarding suicide. The 17-year-old girl presented in the emergency room feeling nauseous and drowsy. She quickly went downhill, with her heart rate and blood ...