New Green Revolution Gene Discovery Sows Hope of Drought Resilient Wheat
A new height-reducing gene can allow seeds to be planted deeper in soil for better access to moisture
Genetic Mutation
It May Already Be Too Late to Meet UN Genetic Diversity Target
More than one-tenth of the world’s terrestrial genetic diversity may already be lost
Towards a Better Understanding of Depression
Researchers examine ways of alleviating depressive states using the Drosophila fruit fly as a model
Corals Pass Mutations Acquired during Their Lifetimes to Offspring
Potentially providing increased genetic diversity for evolutionary adaptation
Researchers Discover Wheat Yield-Enhancing Gene
The gene-edited mutant wheat had significantly more grains per spike compared with the wild type
Novel Therapy Studied for Inherited Breast Cancer
Scientists have found a new way to kill cancers caused by an inherited mutation in BRCA1
Gene-Editing Technology May Produce Resistant Virus in Cassava Plant
An international team of biologists urge careful use of technology in research and flag potential biosafety risks
How Hot Spots of Genetic Variation Evolved in Human DNA
Study uncovers a complex story that hints at how adaptable, yet delicate, we are as a species
Opposite Effect: Protein Widely Known to Fight Tumors Also Boosts Cancer Growth
Researchers find evidence that genome "guardian" can stimulate cancer
Unraveling of 58-Year-Old Corn Gene Mystery May Have Plant-Breeding Implications
The mystery involved a spontaneous gene mutation that causes red pigments to show up in various corn plant tissues