Chinese scientists create rare meteorite diamonds much harder than ones found on Earth
A team of Chinese scientists may have cracked the secret behind the strange Canyon Diablo diamonds. Hexagonal in…
Personalizing pediatric cancer care with gene networks and AI
Neuroblastoma is the most common solid tumor in infants and accounts for nearly 15% of all pediatric cancer-related…
From tough to tender: scientists reveal the genetic key to cucumber texture
Trichomes are hair-like projections found on the surface of many plants, offering protection against environmental stressors and insects,…
Unlocking the color secrets of water lilies: gene study reveals what makes petals blue, red, or white
Researchers identified 32 anthocyanin synthase (ANS) genes in the water lily species Nymphaea colorata and analyzed their structure, evolutionary history,…
Chinese scientists create meteorite diamond in laboratory breakthrough
Researchers in China say they have recreated the elusive “meteorite diamond” in a laboratory – settling six decades…
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology physicist among 7 who win major prize
A physicist from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is among seven scientists who have…
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,…
US Earth imaging satellite fleet is creating ‘low-cost orbital landmines’, China team says
A team of Chinese researchers has criticised the world’s largest Earth-imaging satellite fleet, describing the shoebox-sized spacecraft as…
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.…