Scientists uncover the genetic landscape of the apple genus
Apples belong to the genus Malus, which is nestled within Rosaceae, the rose family. Credit: Pixabay Stephanie Leonida…
Advances in single-cell DNA sequencing enable insights into human somatic mosaicism
Bizzotto, S. et al. Landmarks of human embryonic development inscribed in somatic mutations. Science 371, 1249–1253 (2021). Article …
Pan-genomic analysis highlights genes associated with agronomic traits and enhances genomics-assisted breeding in alfalfa
Annicchiarico, P., Barrett, B., Brummer, E. C., Julier, B. & Marshall, A. H. Achievements and challenges in improving…
Mapping genetic diversity with the GenomeIndia project – Nature
Mapping genetic diversity with the GenomeIndia project Nature A unique genome database of 10,000 ‘healthy’ Indians is ready for…
New genetic study reveals hundreds of clues to osteoarthritis
About one in five American adults have osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, according to the Centers for…
Sequencing in over 50,000 cases identifies coding and structural variation underlying atrial fibrillation risk
Cardiovascular Disease Initiative, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Cambridge, MA, USA Seung Hoan Choi, Sean J. Jurgens, Ling Xiao, Matthew…
Genetic study reveals hidden chapter in human evolution
Using advanced analysis based on full genome sequences, researchers from the University of Cambridge have found evidence that…
Genetic diversity of malaria parasite challenges one size fits all strategies
Despite decades of efforts focused on mosquito eradication, drug therapies, and vaccines, malaria remains hard to beat, especially…
Largest study of osteoarthritis genetics uncovers new drug targets
Osteoarthritis is the leading cause of disability and chronic pain worldwide, affecting an estimated 595 million people globally.…