B chromosomes manipulate cell division for survival, and new research identifies key genes, including DCR28, involved in this ...

A study published in the journal Nature Plants has unveiled new perspectives on the evolution of flowering plants.

Plant reproduction is a cornerstone of our food system and ecological balance; however, it is a complex process. Plants have ...

The humble Y chromosome may seem simple, but it’s responsible for determining the male sex. And the bad news… It’s degenerating in humans and may disappear in a few million years, which could lead to ...

A new study on Amborella trichopoda reveals new insights into plant sex determination, shedding light on the evolution of ...

A gene that causes accelerated reproductive aging is directly tied to the risk of miscarriage in younger women, a new study ...

The development of maternal egg cells is pivotal for survival – but also precarious. During meiosis, the DNA-containing ...

Recent work has also revealed that Homo sapiens interbred with three separate Denisovan populations. As a consequence, all ...

Rice is a staple food crop for more than half the world's population, but most farmers don't grow high-yielding varieties ...

The main genes influencing eye color are OCA2 and HERC2. Both are located on human chromosome 15. Genes thought to interact with OCA2 and HERC2 to determine eye color include ASIP, IRF4, SLC24A4, ...

Researchers are helping uncover new information about the Y chromosome in horses, which will help owners identify optimal lineages for breeding and help conservationists preserve breed diversity.

Geneticists have developed a gene drive-based solution to the widespread problem of insecticide resistance. In an effort to protect valuable crops, the researchers created an 'e-Drive' that reverses ...