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…
Merging genes, models, and climate: a new approach to predicting rice flowering
The study integrated three rice growth models (ORYZA, CERES-Rice, and RiceGrow), genome-wide association studies (GWAS), and climate indices.…
How New Genes Help Peaches Evolve: The Secret Inside Their DNA
Newswise — The emergence of new genes plays a critical role in driving species-specific traits and adaptive evolution.…
LLNL Researchers Train Liquid Droplets to Play Tic-Tac-Toe
Newswise — Artificial intelligence and high-performance computing are driving up the demand for massive sources of energy. But…
In vitro bloom: scientists map bamboo genome to crack the code of its rare flowering
Newswise — Woody bamboos, despite their ecological and economic value, exhibit infrequent and unpredictable flowering, often followed by…
Unlocking the Mystery of Purple Leaves: The Genetic Secrets of Tea Plants
Newswise — Purple tea (Camellia sinensis) contains high levels of anthocyanins, a class of flavonoids with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory,…
Developing Next-Generation Analytical Technique for Gene and Cell Doping and Ensuring Ethics and Fairness in Sports
Newswise — Changmin Sung, a principal researcher at the Doping Control Center at the Korea Institute of Science…
ASHG Announces 2025 Professional Award Recipients
Newswise — Rockville, Md. – The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) congratulates the recipients of the ASHG 2025 Professional…
From Seed to Spice: Scientists Map the Genetic Life of Chili Peppers
Newswise — Chili peppers (Capsicum annuum L.) are among the most widely cultivated spice crops, valued for their…
Safe to the Core: Genetic Study Clears Mo-Based Implants for Vascular Use
Newswise — Molybdenum’s unique combination of strength, corrosion resistance, and radiopacity makes it an attractive material for stents,…
Pepper’s Fertility Puzzle Solved: Gene Discovery Unlocks Hybrid Potential
Newswise — Cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS) systems have revolutionized hybrid seed production by eliminating the need for manual…
dpMIG-seq: a game-changer in genetic mapping of tetraploid crops
Polyploid crops, such as blueberries, often exhibit complex inheritance patterns that complicate genetic analysis and hinder breeding efforts.…