Gene Disruption Triggers Ploidy Doubling in Watermelon
Newswise — Polyploidy, the condition of having more than two sets of chromosomes, is common in crop domestication…
Chromosome Barcoding Brings Precision to Tropical Fruit Genetics
Newswise — Karyotype analysis plays a central role in cytogenetics, helping to reveal evolutionary processes and species relationships.…
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…
Researchers Use Synchrotron X-Rays to Identify Promising Candidate in the Battle Against Antibiotic Resistance
BYLINE: Carol Tseng Newswise — Alexander Fleming’s accidental discovery of penicillin in 1928 changed the world: Once-common bacterial…
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,…
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…
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,…
Study Finds Melanoma Less Common in Individuals with Several Tattoos
Newswise — People with more than one tattoo session may have a decreased risk of the skin cancer…
‘Teen’ Pachycephalosaur Butts Into Fossil Record
A “teenaged” pachycephalosaur from Mongolia’s Gobi Desert may provide answers to lingering questions around the dinosaur group, according…
A Nexus of Ideas | Newswise
Newswise — The recently awarded $20mil NSF Nexus Supercomputer grant to Georgia Tech and partner institutes promises to…
U of I researchers trace genetic code’s origins to early protein structures
URBANA, Ill. – Genes are the building blocks of life, and the genetic code provides the instructions for…