The dawn of bryophyte genomics is here
Puttick, M. N. et al. Curr. Biol. 28, 733–745.e2 (2018). Article PubMed CAS Google Scholar Shaw, A. J,…
Trends to be aware of in commercial cattle breeding
THE risks of single-trait selection are frequently discussed in the beef industry. Most producers know that focussing on…
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Even light alcohol drinking raises dementia risk, according to largest genetic study to date
A large-scale international study combining genetic data and observational records suggests that alcohol consumption of any amount may…
Genomic study reveals colonial and Indigenous contributions to modern South Africans
A genomic analysis of over 1,200 people from across South Africa reveals how colonial-era European, Indigenous Khoe-San peoples,…
Gene Disruption Triggers Ploidy Doubling in Watermelon
Newswise — Polyploidy, the condition of having more than two sets of chromosomes, is common in crop domestication…
A baby benefits from personalized gene editing in the clinic
Scientists have used a genome-editing technique called base editing to correct a mutation in a baby who had…
“Junk DNA” Found to Sense Its Environment, May Hold the Key to Disease Treatment
A new study from Duke University School of Medicine has uncovered a surprising role for what was once…
Olive tree flowering mapped to key genetic regions
Flowering date is a critical determinant of fruit production in perennial crops, influencing yield stability and adaptation to…
Bryophytes hold a larger gene family space than vascular plants
Kenrick, P. & Crane, P. R. The origin and early evolution of plants on land. Nature 389, 33–39…
In brief: Certain age-related DNA mutations are less common in human eggs
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Unlike other tissues in the human body, human eggs don’t pick up as many mutations…
Genetic and phenotypic parameter estimates of body weight and egg production traits of Tilili chicken in Ethiopia
High genetic variation in African indigenous chicken populations provides opportunities for long-term genetic improvement. A new study published…
Epigenetic Links to Severity and Survival in NEC
In a groundbreaking exploration into the molecular underpinnings of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a devastating gastrointestinal disease predominantly affecting…