Olive tree flowering mapped to key genetic regions
The timing of flowering in fruit trees is tightly regulated by seasonal temperature cues. Warmer winters may hinder…
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…
A Nexus of Ideas | Newswise
Newswise — The recently awarded $20mil NSF Nexus Supercomputer grant to Georgia Tech and partner institutes promises to…
Q&A: From TVs to the future of computing, UW professor explains what makes quantum dots shine
Television technology has leveled up over the past few years. First there were high-definition TVs and now there…
New genetic pathway strengthens roots and resilience in Bok choy
Soil salinity is one of the most pressing challenges facing agriculture worldwide. Excess salt disrupts water and nutrient…
High-resolution genetic tools pave way for future ginseng cultivars
Ginseng has long been recognized for its pharmacological properties and economic importance, but conventional breeding has faced substantial…
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…
How Advances in Genetics Are Transforming Treatments for Pediatric Epilepsy
For Sucheta Joshi, MD, MS, FAAP, FAES, Medical Director of the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center in the Neurological Institute at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles,…