Gene Disruption Triggers Ploidy Doubling in Watermelon
Newswise — Polyploidy, the condition of having more than two sets of chromosomes, is common in crop domestication…
Genes Uncovered That Keep Garlic Fresh Longer
Newswise — Garlic (Allium sativum L.) is one of the world’s most widely consumed spices and health supplements,…
Researchers Uncover Temperature-Sensitive Genes Controlling Osmanthus Bloom
Newswise — The timing of flowering is tightly coordinated by genetic pathways and environmental cues, with ambient temperature…
From Scents to Defense: Decoding the Genetic Drivers of Plant Terpenes
Newswise — Angiosperms, representing nearly 90% of all plant species, dominate terrestrial ecosystems thanks in part to their…
Mount Sinai Study Reveals Genetic Clues Explaining Why Obesity Affects People Differently
Newswise — New York, NY (September 15, 2025) — An international team of researchers led by Icahn School…
Affordable Sequencing Method Deciphers Polyploid Crops
Newswise — Polyploid crops like potato, wheat, and blueberry are essential to agriculture, yet their genetics remain notoriously…
Decoding Tomato’s Genetic Defense Against Aluminum Toxicity
Newswise — Acidic soils, which account for nearly 40% of global arable land, release soluble aluminum ions that…
Camelina’s genetic blueprint: unraveling subgenome dominance and population structure
Camelina sativa, also known as false-flax, is gaining attention as a biofuel crop due to its potential for…
Genome of Rare Bamboo Unlocks Secrets of in Vitro Flowering
Newswise — Woody bamboos are valued worldwide as fast-growing, renewable resources with ecological and economic importance. However, they…
New Genes From Scratch: How Peach Creates Novel Traits
Newswise — The emergence of new genes is a central driver of evolutionary innovation. While mechanisms such as…
How a single gene shapes the floral elegance of the “April Snow” tree
Ornamental trees such as Chionanthus retusus enrich landscapes worldwide, valued for their abundant spring blossoms and symbolic beauty.…
Roswell Park Leads Largest-Ever Genomic Study of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer in African American Women
Highlights African American women have highest incidence of deadliest type of breast cancerStudy included 462 African American women…