Machine Learning Analysis of Gene Regulation Reveals New Dimension of Biological Variability
Key points: Changes to how our genes are turned on and off are critical to health but are…
Mayo Clinic researchers report early results from therapy designed for a single patient with rare genetic form of ALS
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Mayo Clinic researchers report encouraging early results from an experimental therapy targeting the genetic cause of…
Personalized support and navigation increased genetic testing of hereditary cancers among immediate family members
Relatives of cancer patients who received guidance and support from navigators were more likely to complete genetic testing…
Genetic module unlocks male sterility for hybrid watermelon breeding
Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is the world’s third-largest fruit crop, and commercial cultivation relies heavily on F1 hybrids because…
Genetic Clues Help Reveal Kids’ Cancer Risk
Newswise — LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 18, 2026) — Every person is a collection of genetic puzzle pieces. On…
American University Experts Comment on Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Visit to the United States
American University Experts Comment on Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Visit to the United States What: On September 23,…
Once-in-a-Decade Conference Spotlights School of IC Researchers
Newswise — Three School of Interactive Computing researchers were chosen for paper presentations at one of the most…
New genetic trio uncovered behind lilac flower color fading
Flower color not only enhances the ornamental value of plants but also plays vital ecological roles, including attracting…
Hunting for the Chromosomal Genes that Break the Heart
Newswise — Three copies of chromosome 21 causes Down syndrome (DS), and roughly half of children born each…
Old-School Material Could Power Quantum Computing, Cut Data Center Energy Use
Newswise — UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — A new twist on a classic material could advance quantum computing and…
Scientists decode the survival secrets of a rare Chinese maple
Acer pentaphyllum—a striking maple native to the Yalong River valley in Sichuan, China—was once thought to be extinct.…
How a Prehistoric Genetic Split Helped Plants Conquer Polluted Soils
Newswise — Phytochelatin synthases (PCSs) produce phytochelatins—tiny, cysteine-rich peptides that bind and neutralize toxic metal ions such as…