New genetic trio uncovered behind lilac flower color fading
Flower color not only enhances the ornamental value of plants but also plays vital ecological roles, including attracting…
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…
Old-School Material Could Power Quantum Computing, Cut Data Center Energy Use
Newswise — UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — A new twist on a classic material could advance quantum computing and…
Stony Brook University Researchers Part of “Rival” T2K and NOvA Neutrino Experiments Teams Publishing Together Their First Joint Analysis Regarding Neutrino Oscillation
STONY BROOK, NY — October 22 2025 –The State University of New York at Stony Brook researchers from…
Scientists decode the survival secrets of a rare Chinese maple
Acer pentaphyllum—a striking maple native to the Yalong River valley in Sichuan, China—was once thought to be extinct.…
Study finds mRNA booster vaccination promotes memory B cell maturation in germinal centers, leading to broader antibody protection against emerging viral variants
Published in Science Immunology – October 10, 2025 Article Title: Germinal center–mediated broadening of B cell responses to…
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…
Nabsys Highlights OhmX™ Platform’s Ability to Accurately Verify Structural Variants in Undiagnosed Disorders and Workflow Optimizations at American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) 2025 Annual Meeting
Newswise — PROVIDENCE, R.I., Oct. 15, 2025 — Nabsys 2.0, LLC (Nabsys), a pioneer in electronic genome mapping…
Researchers discover spontaneous chirality in conjugated polymers
URBANA, Ill. — Chirality, a property where structures have a distinct left- or right- “handedness,” allows natural semiconductors…
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…