How Tomatoes Team Up with Fungi: Scientists Decode a Genetic Switch for Smarter Nutrient Use
Newswise — Phosphorus is vital for plant growth, but in most soils, it exists in forms that are…
Research Identifies Genetic Predictor of Weight Loss with GLP-1RAs
Newswise — A new study published by Cleveland Clinic researchers investigating the genetic underpinnings of weight loss response…
Where Are All the AI Drugs?
A new drug usually starts with a tragedy. Peter Ray knows that. Born in what is now Zimbabwe,…
Weird silicone phone case feels like human skin — and it can even get sunburned
This flesh-like phone case is a creative reminder to protect yourself from the sun. Researcher Marc Teyssier has…
Science Day 2025 Zeroes in on Cell and Gene Therapies
Newswise — On June 18, more than 400 researchers, clinicians, educators, and community supporters gathered for Science Day…
Cracking the Genetic Code of Seed Longevity: New Insights From African Eggplant Storage Study
Newswise — Using a molecular technique known as the comet assay, researchers tracked oxidative DNA damage and repair…
Genetics Behind the Crunch: A Blueprint for Better Blueberries
Newswise — As blueberries gain popularity worldwide for their nutritional punch and convenience, consumers are demanding more than…
From Genetics to Fruit Growth: The Crucial Role of SlHAM4 in Tomatoes
Newswise — The HAIRY MERISTEM (HAM) gene family plays a crucial role in plant development, maintaining meristem activity…
Climate-Proof Crops? Uncovering the Genetic Secrets of Pepper Immunity
Newswise — Plants constantly battle a barrage of environmental stressors, from rising heat to invading pathogens. While genetic…
New Genetic Insight Offers Strategy for Longer-Lasting Tomatoes
Newswise — Tomato ripening is a complex physiological process governed by genetic networks and epigenetic modifications. Ethylene, a…