From Scents to Defense: Decoding the Genetic Drivers of Plant Terpenes
Newswise — Angiosperms, representing nearly 90% of all plant species, dominate terrestrial ecosystems thanks in part to their…
Apple Firmness Traced to Single Gene Variant Controlling Ripening
Newswise — Apple is one of the world’s most widely cultivated fruits, yet its quality traits—such as texture,…
Study Finds Melanoma Less Common in Individuals with Several Tattoos
Newswise — People with more than one tattoo session may have a decreased risk of the skin cancer…
Korea Unlocks Domestic Graphite Supply: From Waste Byproducts to High-Performance Battery Anodes
Newswise — A KIER research team led by Dr. Yu-Jin Han and Dr. Sang-Hoon Park has developed a…
Promising New Preclinical Therapy Offers Hope in the Development of Precision Medicine Treatments for Aggressive Cancers
Newswise — Philadelphia September 16, 2025 – Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) unveiled a novel antibody-drug…
Mount Sinai Study Reveals Genetic Clues Explaining Why Obesity Affects People Differently
Newswise — New York, NY (September 15, 2025) — An international team of researchers led by Icahn School…
Affordable Sequencing Method Deciphers Polyploid Crops
Newswise — Polyploid crops like potato, wheat, and blueberry are essential to agriculture, yet their genetics remain notoriously…
Decoding Tomato’s Genetic Defense Against Aluminum Toxicity
Newswise — Acidic soils, which account for nearly 40% of global arable land, release soluble aluminum ions that…
Camelina’s Genetic Blueprint: Unraveling Subgenome Dominance and Population Structure
Newswise — Camelina sativa, also known as false-flax, is gaining attention as a biofuel crop due to its…
Genome of rare bamboo unlocks secrets of in vitro flowering
Woody bamboos are valued worldwide as fast-growing, renewable resources with ecological and economic importance. However, they are polyploid,…
New Genes From Scratch: How Peach Creates Novel Traits
Newswise — The emergence of new genes is a central driver of evolutionary innovation. While mechanisms such as…
How a Single Gene Shapes the Floral Elegance of the “April Snow” Tree
Newswise — Ornamental trees such as Chionanthus retusus enrich landscapes worldwide, valued for their abundant spring blossoms and…