Gene Disruption Triggers Ploidy Doubling in Watermelon
Newswise — Polyploidy, the condition of having more than two sets of chromosomes, is common in crop domestication…
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…
New Research Highlights the Potential of Electrochemistry for Polymer Upcycling
BYLINE: Tracy Crane Newswise — The superior strength and light weight of high-performance carbon and plastic composite materials…
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…
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,…
Korea Unlocks Domestic Graphite Supply: From Waste Byproducts to High-Performance Battery Anodes
Newswise — A KIER research team led by Dr. Yu-Jin Han and Dr. Sang-Hoon Park has developed a…
Promising New Preclinical Therapy Offers Hope in the Development of Precision Medicine Treatments for Aggressive Cancers
Newswise — Philadelphia September 16, 2025 – Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) unveiled a novel antibody-drug…
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
Acidic soils, which account for nearly 40% of global arable land, release soluble aluminum ions that rapidly inhibit…