Leads Agri Genetics sees critical need to integrate advanced genomics with traditional breeding
The Integrated Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Cattle and Plant Genomics aims to modernise India’s cattle and crop…
Low-calorie diets linked to higher psoriatic arthritis risk, genetic study suggests
While often promoted for health benefits, low-calorie diets may carry hidden inflammatory risks, as genetic evidence reveals a…
MRI age clocks reveal how each organ ages differently and predict who develops disease or lives longer
By decoding age gaps across the brain, heart, liver, and more, scientists show that no two organs grow…
Partnership ramps up genomic testing in NZ
Reading Time: 2 minutes New Zealand cattle breeders now have access one of the world’s most advanced genomic…
Monash scientists crack genetic ‘code’ behind RNA splicing, opening door to to new therapies
A team of international scientists led by Monash University has uncovered a previously hidden genetic code that governs…
Monash scientists uncover genetic code that could unlock game-changing mRNA disease therapies
Key points Monash researchers have uncovered the hidden ‘code’ governing how genetic mutations affect RNA splicing and result…
Scientists watch humans’ most active ‘parasite gene’ cutting DNA
Scientists have finally documented a notorious DNA hitchhiker at work in human cells. The team shows how a…
Mutant Wheat Gene Discovery Could Triple Global Grain Yields
Imagine if three times as much grain could be obtained from the same amount of wheat plants as…
Your Next Pet Could Be a Glowing Rabbit
The idea of making gene-edited pets is sure to raise eyebrows. In fact, bioethicists warned about such “frivolous”…
Were the first kings of Poland actually from Scotland? New DNA evidence unsettles a nation’s founding myth
For two centuries, scholars have sparred over the roots of the Piasts, Poland’s first documented royal house, who…
How soybeans see the light: New genetic map illuminates shade tolerance mechanisms
In intercropping systems, soybeans grown beneath tall maize plants experience severe shading that disrupts photosynthesis, weakens stems, and…
New insights reveal persistent genome structure during cell division
Before cells can divide, they first need to replicate all of their chromosomes, so that each of the…