Genetics

Purple tea, known for its vivid color and health benefits, is gaining global attention, but the genetic mechanism…

By Christiana Ohimai Team Lead Genome Editing Research Group, Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, University of Lagos(UNILAG),…

An international research team led by scientists at Leipzig University has conducted a genome-wide association meta-analysis of olfactory…

A research project to explore the genetic connection between the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and the risk of developing…

A new genomic study has uncovered 178 de novo genes in peach that originated from previously noncoding DNA…

(Image credit: ©ktsdesign/AdobeStock) To strengthen Opus Genetics’ gene therapy program focused on RDH12 gene mutations, the company announced…

After spending months without eating, drinking, or moving, hibernating mammals must rebound from extreme physiological changes. Two new…

Reposted from U of U Health. Animals that hibernate are incredibly resilient. They can spend months without food…

For the first time in the field, scientists profiled the genomes of hibernators and revealed regulatory mechanisms that…

Potato tubers are the result of an ancient hybridisation event Jackie Bale/Getty Images The humble potato, it turns…

The study included almost 30,000 individuals experiencing chronic cough from multiple population health resources including the UK Biobank,…

Newswise — The emergence of new genes plays a critical role in driving species-specific traits and adaptive evolution.…

Unlocking the mystery of purple leaves: The genetic secrets of tea plants