How new genes help peaches evolve: the secret inside their DNA
image: Identification of recently emerged de novo genes during diversification in the genus Prunus. (A) Through BLAT searches of P. persica “baifeng” against…
Over-the-counter medicines could fail for Brits due to DNA
The trial saw 2,200 adults undergo whole genome sequencing to analyse how their individual DNA responds to the…
Examining Large-Scale Gene Variants in Parkinson’s
In a groundbreaking development that promises to reshape our understanding of Parkinson’s disease, researchers have embarked on a…
The Secret to Hibernation Is Hidden in Human DNA and We Might One Day Activate It
Hibernation might sound like an extreme way of life: Animals gain a lot of weight quickly, then drastically…
Bridging psychiatry and rare genetic diseases: a scoping review of therapeutic strategies and diagnostic delay paired with healthcare economic burden analysis | Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
Nguengang Wakap S, Lambert DM, Olry A, Rodwell C, Gueydan C, Lanneau V, Murphy D, Le Cam Y,…
Scientists discover that tomato is ‘mother’ of potato
BEIJING — A surprising discovery by scientists has revealed that an ancient genetic marriage roughly 9 million years…
DNA analysis reveals what really killed Napoleon’s army in 1812
The Retreat of Napoleon’s Army from Russia in 1812 by Ary Scheffer IanDagnall Computing / Alamy Stock Photo…
Ancient viruses embedded in our DNA help switch genes on and off, study finds
DNA that humans acquired from ancient viruses plays a key role in switching parts of our genetic code…
New method combines imaging and sequencing to study gene function in intact tissue | MIT News
Imagine that you want to know the plot of a movie, but you only have access to either…
Decoding Maize Root Growth: High-Throughput Phenotyping Identifies Key
In recent years, the imperative to enhance crop resilience under escalating environmental stresses has driven agricultural scientists to…
Dunkin’ under fire for ‘genetics’ ad with ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ star Gavin Casalegno after Sydney Sweeney uproar
The “Summer I Turned Pretty” star Gavin Casalegno’s Dunkin’ ad is coming under scrutiny and sparking yet another…
Unlocking the peach palette: how two genes orchestrate fruit color
Anthocyanins are the pigments responsible for the red, purple, and blue hues in many fruits and vegetables, contributing…