Gene Disruption Triggers Ploidy Doubling in Watermelon
Newswise — Polyploidy, the condition of having more than two sets of chromosomes, is common in crop domestication…
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.…
Olive tree flowering mapped to key genetic regions
The timing of flowering in fruit trees is tightly regulated by seasonal temperature cues. Warmer winters may hinder…
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,…
A Nexus of Ideas | Newswise
Newswise — The recently awarded $20mil NSF Nexus Supercomputer grant to Georgia Tech and partner institutes promises to…
Long noncoding RNA LOC646029 functions as a ceRNA to suppress ovarian cancer progression through the miR-627-3p/SPRED1 axis
Researchers from Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, et al. have conducted a study entitled “Long noncoding…
Q&A: From TVs to the future of computing, UW professor explains what makes quantum dots shine
Television technology has leveled up over the past few years. First there were high-definition TVs and now there…
New genetic pathway strengthens roots and resilience in Bok choy
Soil salinity is one of the most pressing challenges facing agriculture worldwide. Excess salt disrupts water and nutrient…