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TOMATO FRUIT DEVELOPMENT GENETIC SYSTEM
In the early 2020s, Hebrew University scientists edited 2 tomato genes involved in flower development and fertilization. Now, the plants can produce seedless fruit without fertilization and deliver more than 18 times as many fruits early in winterTomato gene editing: Hebrew University researchers edited tomato genes to boost fruit production significantly. These gene-edited plants ca...- In the 1930s, just 9 to 20 foreign ant queens apparently stowed away on a ship; their descendants now infest more than 367 million U.S. acresA few fire ant queens arriving in Mobile, Alabama, in the 1930s established a widespread infestation. These invasive insects now infest ove...
- In 2014, scientists compared EPAS1 DNA from 40 Tibetans and 40 Han Chinese and linked a high-altitude adaptation to Denisovan-like ancestry. 12 years later, the finding traced the genetic gift to an interbreeding event about 48,700 years agoIn 2014, scientists found a remarkable clue in Tibetan DNA. They compared the EPAS1 gene in 40 Tibetans and 40 Han Chinese and uncovered a ...
- In 2012, anglers and biologists reported strange black tumors on catfish in a Vermont-Quebec lake. Years later, genetic testing revealed the shocking outcome: The tumors are a rare contagious cancer spreading between fishBrown bullhead catfish in Lake Memphremagog are showing unusual black tumors, raising concerns among researchers. Genetic studies indicate ...
- In 2006, NASA grew Salmonella in space; the bacteria returned more virulent than genetically identical germs cultivated on EarthIn a striking discovery, researchers found that Salmonella bacteria cultivated in space exhibited a heightened level of aggression, proving...
- The parrot on America’s El Yunque quarter once had only about 13 birds left in the wild; biologists bred and released new flocks across Puerto RicoFeatured on the 2012 US quarter, the Puerto Rican parrot symbolizes a triumph over extinction. In the 1990s, a genetic analysis unveiled a ...
- In 1901, Austrian American immunologist and pathologist while mixing blood of different people made a groundbreaking discovery saving numerous lives and helping the world in creating blood banks, enabling modern surgery and advancing several other fieldsIn 1901, Austrian American immunologist and pathologist made a groundbreaking discovery while mixing blood of different people. The discove...
- North America saved its bison from extinction. Now scientists face a new threatBison numbers have recovered after near extinction, but genetic diversity is now a concern. Fragmented herds lack natural gene exchange, po...
- In 2017, two parents asked scientist Stanley Crooke to create treatments for their children's rare mutations. Years later, a custom drug cut one boy's seizures by 90% and helped him walk on his own for the first timeMedicine is undergoing a profound transformation by shifting focus from populations to individual patients. A novel custom drug for rare ge...
- How a ninth-grader from Georgia created a device to detect pesticides in fruits and veggies and won $25,000A 14-year-old Georgia student created an AI-powered handheld device that can detect pesticide residue on fruits and vegetables. His inventi...
- Stanford University genomicist says that hair thinning may not be caused by dandruff, spicy food, but by a hormone; says one eating habit may reduce your hairfallTired of seeing your hair thinning prematurely, no matter numerous oil massages and spas? A Stanford University genome expert reveals that ...
- No eggs, no meat: Mumbai-based fitness coach shares completely vegetarian omelette. It is also rich in fibreFor vegetarian people who have always wanted to have an omelette but won't compromise their rules, a Mumbai-based fitness coach has the per...
- Struggling with fatty liver? Harvard-trained gut doctor shares 7 healthy breakfast options to add to your dietEmbracing wholesome breakfasts can greatly enhance your daily vitality and contribute to liver health. Harvard-trained gut doctor Saurabh S...
- Jennifer Garner's garden trick saves water: How her home orchard uses recycled water to grow fruitsJennifer Garner uses a greywater recycling system to water her home garden and miniature orchard in California. As reported by People, she ...
- In 2016, scientists identified the globe skimmer as the world's longest-distance insect flyer. Years later, it reshaped our understanding of insect migrationResearchers from Rutgers University have uncovered genetic evidence demonstrating that dragonflies embark on remarkable long-distance migra...
- Brazil’s 500-meter-wide cashew tree is actually one plant; its ground-rooting branches produce up to 2.5 tons of fruit each yearCajueiro de Pirangi, a remarkable giant in Brazil, sprawls over 8,500 square meters. This extraordinary cashew tree grows sideways, sprouti...
- A Western diet could be feeding colon cancer through gut bacteria, new study revealsNew research reveals Western diets promote colon cancer through gut bacteria. These microbes convert bile acids into compounds that fuel tu...
- Madhavan rarely goes to the market to buy veggies, explaining how his terrace garden fulfils 70% of his seasonal vegetable requirements: ‘The easiest ones to grow…’Dhurandhar star Madhavan almost never visits the supermarkets to buy vegetables. Reason? He has his own balcony garden which yields fresh s...
- Jet fuel made from tropical fruit gets $3 billion backingResearchers in Brazil are pioneering the use of macauba palm oil as a sustainable aviation fuel alternative. This groundbreaking project fo...
- Quote of the day by Arthur C Brooks: "Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is knowing not to put it..." American author's life lesson that can change the way you take decisionsQuote of the day: Arthur C Brooks’ quote of the day "Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fr...
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