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…
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,…
Pan-UK Biobank genome-wide association analyses enhance discovery and resolution of ancestry-enriched effects
Abul-Husn, N. S. & Kenny, E. E. Personalized medicine and the power of electronic health records. Cell 177,…
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…
Genome-wide association meta-analysis of childhood ADHD symptoms and diagnosis identifies new loci and potential effector genes
Department of Biological Psychology, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands Camiel M. van der Laan, Hill F. Ip, Jouke-Jan Hottenga, René…
Apple Firmness Traced to Single Gene Variant Controlling Ripening
Newswise — Apple is one of the world’s most widely cultivated fruits, yet its quality traits—such as texture,…
Is enhancer-driven gene regulation all wrapped up?
Symmons, O. et al. The Shh topological domain facilitates the action of remote enhancers by reducing the effects…
Google and Microsoft Back NASA Scientist’s Food Crisis Hotline
Right after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, crop scientist Inbal Becker-Reshef got a letter from officials in Kyiv.…
Regulatory genome annotation | Nature Reviews Genetics
Gerstein, M. B. et al. Architecture of the human regulatory network derived from ENCODE data. Nature 489, 91–100…
Netflix’s New Carbon Credits Boost Biodiversity Beautifully
Funga team member Amelia Pokorny geared up for inoculation at a PRT-IFCO tree nursery. Funga.earth Even the seemingly…
Decomposition of phenotypic heterogeneity in autism reveals underlying genetic programs
Identifying the structures of autism phenotypes To best reflect the complexity of presentations across autistic individuals, we identified…
RFK’s MAHA wants to end the ‘war on whole milk.’ Is it time?
Sweet, salty and smooth: Breast milk-flavored ice cream is here What does breast milk-flavored ice cream taste like?…