Microstructural Disorder in Perovskite Photovoltaics
Newswise — Researchers from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, et al. have conducted a review…
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…
How a Prehistoric Genetic Split Helped Plants Conquer Polluted Soils
Newswise — Phytochelatin synthases (PCSs) produce phytochelatins—tiny, cysteine-rich peptides that bind and neutralize toxic metal ions such as…
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…
Tea Plant Defense: New Insights Into Anthracnose Resistance Mechanisms
Newswise — Anthracnose, caused by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, is a significant threat to tea crops, particularly in humid regions…
New Genome Study Connects Alfalfa Root Traits with Improved Forage Yield
Newswise — Root system architecture (RSA) determines how efficiently plants acquire water and nutrients, directly influencing yield and…
Genetic Test Predicts Response to Weight-Loss Drugs
Newswise — ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a genetic test that can help predict how people…
From Genome to Action: Pathobase Transforms Zoonotic Pathogen Tracking
Newswise — Zoonotic pathogens, capable of crossing between animals and humans, pose escalating threats due to antimicrobial resistance,…
Moffitt Develops First Genetically Engineered Cancer Model in Naked Mole Rats
Newswise — TAMPA, Fla. (Sept. 8, 2025) — Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center have created the first genetically…
New Genes From Scratch: How Peach Creates Novel Traits
Newswise — The emergence of new genes is a central driver of evolutionary innovation. While mechanisms such as…