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Genetics is the study of genes and heredity. Heredity is the passing of genetic information and traits (such as eye color and an increased chance of getting a certain disease) from parents to offspring.

First Chromosome-Scale Genome Assembly of Blackcurrant Reveals Drought Adaptation Strategies

Drought stress disrupts plant growth, metabolism, and reproduction, with devastating effects on crop productivity worldwide.

27 Oct 2025

Study Reveals How TR4 Fungus Silences Banana Defense Genes

Bananas rank among the world's most valuable staple crops, yet their production faces severe losses from Fusarium wilt caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc) tropical race 4 (TR4).

24 Oct 2025

RNA-Based Molecular Switch Enhances Disease Resistance in Pears

In recent years, scientists have uncovered the remarkable regulatory power of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) - RNA molecules once dismissed as "genetic dark matter."

24 Oct 2025

New Retron-Based Gene Editing Method Corrects Multiple Disease-Causing Mutations

Some genetic disorders-such as cystic fibrosis, hemophilia and Tay Sachs disease-involve many mutations in a person's genome, often with enough variation that even two individuals who share the same disorder might have a different combination of mutations.

24 Oct 2025

Fully Automated 3D Framework Accurately Maps Fruit Microstructure

Applied to apple and pear fruit, the model achieved very high accuracy, outperforming previous 2D approaches and traditional algorithms.

23 Oct 2025

New Method Brings Precision to Monitoring Beneficial Bacteria After FMT

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and their collaborators have developed a new technology to track beneficial bacteria after fecal microbiota transplants (FMT).

23 Oct 2025

Decoding the Genetic Network Behind Soybean Shade Tolerance

In intercropping systems, soybeans grown beneath tall maize plants experience severe shading that disrupts photosynthesis, weakens stems, and limits yield.

21 Oct 2025

Synthetic Biology Unlocks New Ways to Engineer Plant–Microbe Interactions

By integrating engineering principles with plant biology, this review highlights how redesigned genetic pathways and plant-based biosensors can deepen understanding of plant responses to both harmful and beneficial microbes.

17 Oct 2025

Molecular Brake SlKNU Regulates Flower Formation and Fruit Development in Tomato

Floral meristems (FMs) are small clusters of stem cells that orchestrate flower formation and ultimately determine the size and structure of the fruit.

17 Oct 2025

Research Reveals Transcriptional Mechanism Behind Salt Tolerance in Watermelon

High soil salinity disrupts water absorption, ion balance, and photosynthesis in plants, leading to growth inhibition and yield loss.

16 Oct 2025

Longevity Gene from Centenarians Reverses Heart Damage in Rare Genetic Disorder

A new breakthrough in a rare genetic disease which causes children to age rapidly has been discovered using 'longevity genes' found in people who live exceptionally long lives - over 100 years old.

16 Oct 2025

Auxin Controls Grape Berry Firmness Through a Hierarchical Gene Cascade

Grape berry softening is a crucial physiological transition that affects postharvest storage, transport, and flavor.

15 Oct 2025

Discovery Reveals How Microbes Evolve Rapidly Inside the Human Gut

Everywhere you go, you carry a population of microbes in your gastrointestinal tract that outnumber the human cells making up your body.

14 Oct 2025

GlyTR Therapeutics Unveils Groundbreaking Glycan-Targeting Cancer Immunotherapy

GlyTR Therapeutics, a biotech company pioneering development of glycan-targeting cancer immunotherapies, announced the publication of its foundational technology in the journal, Cell.

14 Oct 2025

Warming Alters Histone Methylation and Iridoid Production in a Traditional Chinese Herb

For centuries, the concept of "geoherbalism" has underscored that traditional Chinese medicines grown in specific regions produce superior therapeutic effects.

10 Oct 2025

Takara Bio USA, Inc. Announces a Series of Updates to Its Spatial Biology Product Portfolio, Extending Its Innovation With a New Class of Spatial Technology

Takara Bio USA, Inc. ("Takara Bio USA"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Takara Bio Inc. ("Takara Bio"), today announced a series of updates to its spatial biology product portfolio, extending its innovation with a new class of spatial technology.

From Takara Bio USA, Inc. 9 Oct 2025

Genomic-First Approach Offers Potential for Earlier Diagnosis of Rare Disorders

A "genomic-first" approach to screening for rare genetic disorders -identifying specific genetic variants and then studying associated traits and symptoms - can identify these conditions earlier and more frequently than standard genetic testing driven by clinical symptoms, a Geisinger study found.

8 Oct 2025

Structural Variation and Resistance Gene Clusters Drive Disease Defense in Wild Grapes

Grapes are a cornerstone of global agriculture and the foundation of the wine and table grape industries.

8 Oct 2025

New Genetic Map of Human Metabolism Reveals How Genes Influence Health and Disease

A recent study published in Nature Genetics developed the largest genetic map of human metabolism, giving new insights into the role of metabolites in health and disease and providing a framework for future research.

6 Oct 2025

Thermo Fisher Scientific Expands Neurodegeneration Research Capabilities with Launch of Olink® Target 48 Neurodegeneration Panel

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the launch of the Olink® Target 48 Neurodegeneration panel, a high-performance, targeted proteomics immunoassay panel developed to accelerate discoveries in neurodegenerative disease research.

From Olink®- Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific 3 Oct 2025

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First Chromosome-Scale Genome Assembly of Blackcurrant Reveals Drought Adaptation Strategies

Study Reveals How TR4 Fungus Silences Banana Defense Genes

RNA-Based Molecular Switch Enhances Disease Resistance in Pears

New Retron-Based Gene Editing Method Corrects Multiple Disease-Causing Mutations

Fully Automated 3D Framework Accurately Maps Fruit Microstructure

New Method Brings Precision to Monitoring Beneficial Bacteria After FMT

Decoding the Genetic Network Behind Soybean Shade Tolerance

Synthetic Biology Unlocks New Ways to Engineer Plant–Microbe Interactions

Molecular Brake SlKNU Regulates Flower Formation and Fruit Development in Tomato

Research Reveals Transcriptional Mechanism Behind Salt Tolerance in Watermelon

Longevity Gene from Centenarians Reverses Heart Damage in Rare Genetic Disorder

Auxin Controls Grape Berry Firmness Through a Hierarchical Gene Cascade

Discovery Reveals How Microbes Evolve Rapidly Inside the Human Gut

GlyTR Therapeutics Unveils Groundbreaking Glycan-Targeting Cancer Immunotherapy

Warming Alters Histone Methylation and Iridoid Production in a Traditional Chinese Herb

Takara Bio USA, Inc. Announces a Series of Updates to Its Spatial Biology Product Portfolio, Extending Its Innovation With a New Class of Spatial Technology

Genomic-First Approach Offers Potential for Earlier Diagnosis of Rare Disorders

Structural Variation and Resistance Gene Clusters Drive Disease Defense in Wild Grapes

New Genetic Map of Human Metabolism Reveals How Genes Influence Health and Disease

Thermo Fisher Scientific Expands Neurodegeneration Research Capabilities with Launch of Olink® Target 48 Neurodegeneration Panel

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