10+ hour, 27+ min ago  (1767+ words) Newswise " Dozens of empty champagne bottles line a high shelf in the office of Joan A. Steitz, Ph D, each signed by a newly minted doctor on the day of their dissertation defense. It is a sparkling record of mentorship for…...

3+ mon, 6+ day ago  (390+ words) | Newswise'Newswise A single gene, a dramatic change: CRISPR unlocks white strawberries CRISPR/Cas9-mediated mutagenesis of MYB10-1 B results in white strawberry fruits. Strawberry fruit color is primarily determined by anthocyanins, pigments synthesized through a tightly regulated metabolic pathway. Central to this…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (641+ words) Newswise " The common view of natural selection is based solely on the individual: A trait allows an organism to out-compete its rivals and is thus passed down to its offspring. To suggest otherwise can provoke the ire of certain segments…...

4+ mon, 4+ day 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…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (512+ words) | Newswise'Newswise Unveiling the molecular pathways of foxtail millet inflorescence development The findings provide vital genetic resources for enhancing foxtail millet productivity, which could significantly contribute to global food systems. Inflorescence development directly influences crop yield by determining the number of…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (299+ words) Just like every other creature, bacteria have evolved creative ways of getting around. Sometimes this is easy, like swimming in open water, but navigating more confined spaces poses different challenges. Nevertheless, new research from the University of Chicago shows that…...