Hunting for the Chromosomal Genes that Break the Heart
Newswise — Three copies of chromosome 21 causes Down syndrome (DS), and roughly half of children born each…
How a Prehistoric Genetic Split Helped Plants Conquer Polluted Soils
Newswise — Phytochelatin synthases (PCSs) produce phytochelatins—tiny, cysteine-rich peptides that bind and neutralize toxic metal ions such as…
How Soybeans See the Light: New Genetic Map Illuminates Shade Tolerance Mechanisms
Newswise — In intercropping systems, soybeans grown beneath tall maize plants experience severe shading that disrupts photosynthesis, weakens…
Metamaterials can stifle vibrations with intentional complexity
In science and engineering, it’s unusual for innovation to come in one fell swoop. It’s more often a…
TropiCODB: A Multi-Omics Database Unlocking the Genetic Potential of Tropical Crops
Newswise — By integrating genomic, transcriptomic, metabolomic, variomic, and phenotypic datasets for eight major crops—including cassava, sugarcane, and…
Light-Driven Reaction Leads to Advanced Hybrid Nanomaterial
Newswise — Scientists are exploring many ways to use light rather than heat to drive chemical reactions more efficiently,…
Research Tip Sheet: Genetic Misfire in Lupus, UTI-Related Delirium
LOS ANGELES (Oct. 10, 2025) — Preclinical Study Links Lupus to Gene Misfire Cedars-Sinai investigators have identified a…
From Flower to Fruit: How Camellia Genes Reshape Tomato Nutrition
Newswise — Flower color diversity has fascinated scientists for centuries, yet the molecular mechanisms driving golden pigmentation in…
Simulations Can Reduce Cost of Purification and Waste Treatment
Newswise — Important tasks like water desalination, dehumidification, and nuclear waste processing all involve expensive separation steps. A…
Exercise combined with induced pluripotent stem cells enhances the Wnt1-Lmx1a loop in the midbrain of Parkinsonian mice to alleviate Parkinsonian symptoms
BACKGROUND The therapeutic potential of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) for Parkinson’s disease (PD) has been demonstrated. Exercise…
Researchers From Perugia University Describe How AI Can Unveil the Secrets of Eruptions
Newswise — Volcanoes are among the most powerful natural hazards on Earth, yet predicting their behavior remains one…
A Molecular Zipper and a DNA Link Team Up to Protect Fertility
Newswise — Every new life begins after a genetic shuffle. When organisms make eggs or sperm, maternal and…