Olive tree flowering mapped to key genetic regions
The timing of flowering in fruit trees is tightly regulated by seasonal temperature cues. Warmer winters may hinder…
Chinese team finds lunar landslides taking place, triggered by moonquakes
Chinese scientists said they found active landslides taking place on the moon, primarily triggered by moonquakes.The team said…
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…
From scents to defense: decoding the genetic drivers of plant terpenes
Angiosperms, representing nearly 90% of all plant species, dominate terrestrial ecosystems thanks in part to their sophisticated chemical…
New genetic pathway strengthens roots and resilience in Bok choy
Soil salinity is one of the most pressing challenges facing agriculture worldwide. Excess salt disrupts water and nutrient…
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,…
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…
How a Single Gene Shapes the Floral Elegance of the “April Snow” Tree
Newswise — Ornamental trees such as Chionanthus retusus enrich landscapes worldwide, valued for their abundant spring blossoms and…
Astronomers Uncover “Mysterious Giant” Lurking Behind Binary Black Holes
Binary black hole merger near a supermassive black hole. Credit: SHAO GW190814’s gravitational waves suggest a hidden supermassive…
China launches Juno, the world’s most powerful detector for ‘ghost particles’
China launched the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (Juno), the world’s largest detector for elusive “ghost particles” called neutrinos,…