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…
Graph-based pan-genome: a new key to unlocking genetic variation in chickens?
Chickens are one of the most important livestock globally, serving not only as a primary source of high-quality…
Soft spines, hard truth: how a single gene shapes cucumber armor
Plant trichomes—hair-like projections on leaves and fruits—are more than just biological decorations. In crops like cucumber, they serve…
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…
Research Fine Tunes Tools Used to Search for Genetic Causes of Asthma
Newswise — Genome wide association studies (GWAS) have identified hundreds of genome regions containing thousands of genetic variants…
Major Psychiatric Genomic Research Findings at UNC
Newswise — Psychiatric disorders and neurodevelopmental conditions can be inherited through our genes and can be traced back…