A new potato pangenome could help identify genetic traits for producing the next super spud, researchers say.
A large-scale genomic analysis of foxtail millet, clarifies the genetic basis for key agricultural traits.
When researchers sequenced the genome of the Montmorency tart cherry for the first time, they found it was more complex than they thought.
The new pangenome incorporates complete DNA data collected from 47 individuals representing every continent except Antarctica.
The loss of about 10,000 bits of genetic information over the course of our evolutionary history differentiates humans from chimpanzees.
"...we answer the question of where and when mammals diversified and evolved in relation to the K-Pg mass extinction."
New research on bird trait diversity also identifies the trait-sets most associated with sensitivity to warming climate conditions.
The immune system of black swans leaves them particularly vulnerable to avian flu. When exposed, the virus could kill them within three days.
"Understanding how animals adapt to urban environments can help us focus our conservation efforts on the species that need it the most..."
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