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.…
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,…
Unlocking Grape Ripening: How CHH Hypermethylation Accelerates ‘Fengzao’ Berries
Newswise — DNA methylation is a conserved epigenetic mechanism that regulates gene expression, genome stability, and developmental processes…
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,…
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
Newswise — Acidic soils, which account for nearly 40% of global arable land, release soluble aluminum ions that…
Camelina’s Genetic Blueprint: Unraveling Subgenome Dominance and Population Structure
Newswise — Camelina sativa, also known as false-flax, is gaining attention as a biofuel crop due to its…
Genome of Rare Bamboo Unlocks Secrets of in Vitro Flowering
Newswise — Woody bamboos are valued worldwide as fast-growing, renewable resources with ecological and economic importance. However, they…
New Genes From Scratch: How Peach Creates Novel Traits
Newswise — The emergence of new genes is a central driver of evolutionary innovation. While mechanisms such as…