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Decoding Key Genetic Routes of Kalanchoe Asexuality
8+ hour, 28+ min ago (180+ words) Furthermore, the comparative genomic analyses shed light on how evolutionary pressures have shaped the Kalanchoe lineage. Certain gene expansions observed in pluripotency-associated gene families appear to create redundancy or robustness in the regulatory networks controlling plantlet formation, ensuring that the…...
Discovering NHX Gene Family in Oats
8+ hour, 46+ min ago (873+ words) The Unveiling of the NHX Gene Family: A Breakthrough in Oat Research In a groundbreaking study published in BMC Genomics, researchers Li, Liu, and Zhao have undertaken a comprehensive analysis of the NHX gene family in oats, known scientifically as…...
C.S. Mott Center member selected for NASA astrobiology strategy task force
9+ hour, 40+ min ago (152+ words) Douglas Ruden, Ph.D., professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Wayne State University School of Medicine, has been selected to serve on Task Force 2 of the NASA Decadal Astrobiology Research and Exploration Strategy, a national initiative that will define NASA's…...
Nanoclay-Melon Protein Coatings Extend Mushroom Shelf Life
9+ hour, 40+ min ago (1210+ words) In a groundbreaking advancement poised to revolutionize food preservation, researchers have introduced an innovative edible coating technology that could dramatically extend the shelf life of perishable produce like button mushrooms. This new development harnesses the synergy between polyethylene'nanoclay composites and…...
Gene- edited pigs deemed safe to eat by Health Canada
10+ hour, 46+ min ago (10+ words) Gene- edited pigs deemed safe to eat by Health Canada'PressReader...
CellRank: Universal Fate Mapping in Single-Cell Genomics
12+ hour, 20+ min ago (973+ words) Single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) has revolutionized our understanding of biological systems by allowing us to investigate the dynamics of cellular differentiation at an unprecedented scale. This technology enables researchers to dissect complex tissues and uncover cellular variations that traditional bulk…...
These caterpillars can hear using tiny hairs on their bodies
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (829+ words) The video is still processing. Please wait a few minutes. No ears, no problem! The tobacco hornworm caterpillar, a common garden pest, can actually detect airborne sound via microscopic hairs on its body, according to a team of faculty and…...
Dolphins Use Unique Sounds as Names in Communication
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (209+ words) Scientists have found that certain animal species, particularly dolphins, can identify one another using unique sound signals that serve as a kind of name. This discovery highlights the extraordinarily high level of social identity in these marine mammals. This is…...
CRISPR Rice Exhibits Improved Photosynthesis Under Drought Stress
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (403+ words) Plants have natural survival mechanisms that sometimes work against them during extreme weather conditions. Within a plant's cells, there are membrane lipids that act as messengers. When a plant experiences stress such as drought, an enzyme called Phospholipase D (PLD)…...
Creating biologically representative models
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (204+ words) In areas such as rare diseases, where predicting human-specific safety and response earlier can significantly impact development timelines and patient outcomes, these integrated systems provide critical insight," said iXCells CEO Steve Smith. iXCells is a provider of human cell-based solutions…...