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New Non-GM Technology Platform for Genetic Improvement of Sunflower Oilseed Crop
May 13, 2013 — Scientists have developed techniques for the genetic improvement of sunflowers using a non-GMO based approach. The new technology platform can harness the plant’s own genes to improve ... > full story -
Bird Flu in Live Poultry Markets Are the Source of Viruses Causing Human Infections
May 13, 2013 — On 31 March 2013, the Chinese National Health and Family Planning Commission announced human cases of novel H7N9 influenza virus infections. Scientists have now investigated the origins of this novel ... > full story -
Family Trees for Yeast Cells
May 13, 2013 — Researchers have developed a revolutionary method to analyze the genomes of yeast ... > full story -
Non-Inherited Mutations Account for Many Heart Defects
May 12, 2013 — New mutations that are absent in parents but appear in their offspring account for at least 10 percent of severe congenital heart disease, reveals a massive genomics ... > full storyMore: -
Four New Genetic Risk Factors for Testicular Cancer Identified
May 12, 2013 — A new study looking at the genomes of more than 13,000 men identified four new genetic variants associated with an increased risk of testicular cancer, the most commonly diagnosed type in young men ... > full story -
Gene Associated With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Identified
May 12, 2013 — Researchers have identified the first gene to be associated with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (also called AIS) across Asian and Caucasian populations. The gene is involved in the growth and ... > full story -
Research on Cilia Heats Up: Implications for Hearing, Vision Loss and Kidney Disease
May 12, 2013 — Experiments have unearthed clues about which protein signaling molecules are allowed into hollow, hair-like “antennae,” called cilia, that alert cells to critical changes in their ... > full story -
Carnivorous Plant Throws out 'Junk' DNA
May 12, 2013 — The newly sequenced genome of the carnivorous bladderwort contradicts the notion that vast quantities of noncoding 'junk' DNA are crucial for complex ... > full story -
Sacred Lotus Genome Sequence Enlightens Scientists
May 10, 2013 — The sacred lotus is a symbol of spiritual purity and longevity. Its seeds can survive up to 1,300 years, its petals and leaves repel grime and water, and its flowers generate heat to attract ... > full story -
Potential Flu Pandemic Lurks: Influenza Viruses Circulating in Pigs, Birds Could Pose Risk to Humans
May 10, 2013 — In the summer of 1968, a new strain of influenza appeared in Hong Kong. This strain, known as H3N2, spread around the globe and eventually killed an estimated 1 million people. A new study reveals ... > full story
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