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…
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…
Virginia Tech experts on Fed rate cuts, implications on market, portfolio strategies.
Brad Paye, associate professor in the Department of Finance, Insurance, and Business Law in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech,…
Cedars-Sinai Names Inaugural Chief Genomics Officer
LOS ANGELES (Sept. 17, 2025) — Joyce So, MD, PhD, a widely respected medical geneticist, has been appointed inaugural…
Q&A: From TVs to the future of computing, UW professor explains what makes quantum dots shine
Television technology has leveled up over the past few years. First there were high-definition TVs and now there…
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…
Decoding Risk: How Polygenic Risk Scores Are Reshaping the Future of Brain Health
Key Takeaways: Polygenic Risk Scores (PRS) – which define a person’s overall genetic risk – are emerging as…
How Advances in Genetics Are Transforming Treatments for Pediatric Epilepsy
For Sucheta Joshi, MD, MS, FAAP, FAES, Medical Director of the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center in the Neurological Institute at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles,…
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,…