How Soybeans See the Light: New Genetic Map Illuminates Shade Tolerance Mechanisms
Newswise — In intercropping systems, soybeans grown beneath tall maize plants experience severe shading that disrupts photosynthesis, weakens…
Research Tip Sheet: Genetic Misfire in Lupus, UTI-Related Delirium
LOS ANGELES (Oct. 10, 2025) — Preclinical Study Links Lupus to Gene Misfire Cedars-Sinai investigators have identified a…
New Genetic Insights Could Revolutionize Potato Storage and Breeding
Newswise — Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is the world’s most important noncereal food crop, feeding billions globally. However,…
A Molecular Zipper and a DNA Link Team Up to Protect Fertility
Newswise — Every new life begins after a genetic shuffle. When organisms make eggs or sperm, maternal and…
Unlocking the Genetic Key to Pear Russet Skin
Newswise — Pear (Pyrus) is one of the world’s most widely cultivated fruit crops, and consumer demand increasingly…
Gene Disruption Triggers Ploidy Doubling in Watermelon
Newswise — Polyploidy, the condition of having more than two sets of chromosomes, is common in crop domestication…
Chromosome Barcoding Brings Precision to Tropical Fruit Genetics
Newswise — Karyotype analysis plays a central role in cytogenetics, helping to reveal evolutionary processes and species relationships.…
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…
High-Resolution Genetic Tools Pave Way for Future Ginseng Cultivars
Newswise — Ginseng has long been recognized for its pharmacological properties and economic importance, but conventional breeding has…
Affordable Sequencing Method Deciphers Polyploid Crops
Newswise — Polyploid crops like potato, wheat, and blueberry are essential to agriculture, yet their genetics remain notoriously…