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…
Glowing Plastic Spores Spring from Invasive Vines in Mika Rottenberg’s ‘Vibrant Matter’ — Colossal
When a virulent material enters an ecosystem, it can wreak havoc on existing life. Bittersweet vines in Upstate…
Brazil’s soybean moratorium pause raises deforestation concerns
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A move in Brazil to suspend a soybean moratorium has scientists and environmentalists warning…
3D Imaging Reveals Genetic Basis of Sorghum Leaf Patterns
Newswise — By reconstructing 366 sorghum plants from calibrated images, the team showed that automated measurements achieved near-human…
Lost in Time, Found in Bacteria: Tracing the Roots of Plant Terpene Genes
Newswise — Terpenoids play vital roles in plant ecology—from repelling pests to attracting pollinators—and are produced by terpene…