About 1% of people don’t have sex. New research shows it may be partly genetic
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Sex is important. Romantic, typically sexual, partnerships are often among the most central relationships…
‘We now have the biotechnology’
Scientists in Kenya may be on the verge of developing a strain of potato that could help fight…
What To Know About Hemophilia, a Rare Blood Disorder
Hemophilia is a rare medical condition where blood doesn’t clot properly. Various treatment options are available to help…
Study maps chromatin landscape of Penicillium expansum, the apple-rotting pathogen
Blue mold, caused by Penicillium expansum, is one of the most destructive postharvest diseases, leading to economic losses…
Doctors uncover genetic clues as to why obesity affects people differently
Doctors have long warned that carrying excess weight can increase the risk of serious conditions such as type…
Chromosome barcoding brings precision to tropical fruit genetics
Karyotype analysis plays a central role in cytogenetics, helping to reveal evolutionary processes and species relationships. Traditional chromosome…
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…
Genetic study maps how the eye’s fovea develops for sharp vision
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Combining artificial intelligence and genetics has allowed researchers to study the part of the…
Ants use a genetic trick to sharpen their sense of smell
Ants live in a world built on scent. Pheromones direct them to food, alert them to danger, and…
Former NIH director, geneticist comes to Spokane to speak
In the wake of administrative upheaval for federal health and safety departments, former National Institutes of Health director…