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Unlocking the color secrets of water lilies: gene study reveals what makes petals blue, red, or white

August 9, 2025

Researchers identified 32 anthocyanin synthase (ANS) genes in the water lily species Nymphaea colorata and analyzed their structure, evolutionary history,…

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Chinese scientists create meteorite diamond in laboratory breakthrough

August 9, 2025

Researchers in China say they have recreated the elusive “meteorite diamond” in a laboratory – settling six decades…

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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology physicist among 7 who win major prize

August 6, 2025

A physicist from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is among seven scientists who have…

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In vitro bloom: scientists map bamboo genome to crack the code of its rare flowering

July 31, 2025

Newswise — Woody bamboos, despite their ecological and economic value, exhibit infrequent and unpredictable flowering, often followed by…

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Unlocking the Mystery of Purple Leaves: The Genetic Secrets of Tea Plants

July 30, 2025

Newswise — Purple tea (Camellia sinensis) contains high levels of anthocyanins, a class of flavonoids with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory,…

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US Earth imaging satellite fleet is creating ‘low-cost orbital landmines’, China team says

July 30, 2025

A team of Chinese researchers has criticised the world’s largest Earth-imaging satellite fleet, describing the shoebox-sized spacecraft as…

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Safe to the Core: Genetic Study Clears Mo-Based Implants for Vascular Use

July 28, 2025

Newswise — Molybdenum’s unique combination of strength, corrosion resistance, and radiopacity makes it an attractive material for stents,…

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Pepper’s Fertility Puzzle Solved: Gene Discovery Unlocks Hybrid Potential

July 28, 2025

Newswise — Cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS) systems have revolutionized hybrid seed production by eliminating the need for manual…

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dpMIG-seq: a game-changer in genetic mapping of tetraploid crops

July 27, 2025

Polyploid crops, such as blueberries, often exhibit complex inheritance patterns that complicate genetic analysis and hinder breeding efforts.…

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Tomato’s genetic shield against aluminum stress uncovered

July 26, 2025

Aluminum toxicity is a major challenge in agriculture, especially in acidic soils with pH levels below 5.5. Soluble…

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China unveils the largest crystal for high-powered laser weapons

July 26, 2025

Chinese researchers have manufactured the world’s largest barium gallium selenide (BGSe) crystal, a breakthrough that could pave the…

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Colorful wheat, healthier grains: new genes and nutrients uncovered (Partially Approved)

July 24, 2025

They identified 501 essential nutrients, with colored wheat showing higher levels of anthocyanins, flavonoids, vitamins, iron, and zinc…