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…
Major Psychiatric Genomic Research Findings at UNC
Psychiatric disorders and neurodevelopmental conditions can be inherited through our genes and can be traced back to specific…