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…
Genetic Study Yields Personalized Therapeutics for a Rare Skin Disorder
Newswise — A new study published Aug. 4 in PNAS found that for people with a rare form…
Genetic Study Suggests Ways to Catch Blood Cancer Earlier
Newswise — As we age, our cells replicate, and the DNA in these cells can acquire mistakes —…
Cancer’s Progress Detailed by 3D Genomic Maps
Newswise — Researchers have long known that cancer alters its genome as it evolves. What has been less…
Researchers Map Epigenomic Landscapes of Fat Tissue Cells, Revealing How They Shape Obesity Risk
Newswise — A new study has created the first single-cell map of how DNA is regulated and organized…
Study Offers High-Resolution Look at ‘Metabolic Handoff’ From Fruit Fly Mothers to Embryos
Newswise — GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Aug. 18, 2025) — Understanding how fruit fly embryos assert metabolic independence from their mothers…
Grimm Classics Counter Negative Effects of Internet Browsing
Newswise — (Toronto, August 19, 2025) Reading a Grimm fairy tale like “Hansel and Gretel” or “Little Red…
A Genetic Mutation Linked to ALS and Dementia Miswires Gene Expression
Newswise — It may be time to rethink certain genetic mutations associated with two devastating neurodegenerative disorders—amyotrophic lateral…
From Tough to Tender: Scientists Reveal the Genetic Key to Cucumber Texture
Newswise — Trichomes are hair-like projections found on the surface of many plants, offering protection against environmental stressors…
New Mayo Clinic Tool Exposes Hidden Cancer DNA Changes That May Drive Treatment Resistance
Newswise — ROCHESTER, Minn. — Some of the most harmful genetic changes in cancer are also the hardest to…