23-Dec-2024 Plant-parasite duel: Transcriptome secrets unveiled Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science A new study has uncovered the complex genetic interaction between root-knot nematodes and tomato plants, revealing how these microscopic parasites manipulate plant genomes to induce gall formation. Journal Horticulture Research
23-Dec-2024 The ATP link: Enhancing fruit quality and shelf life postharvest Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science A recent study sheds light on the essential role of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) in preventing postharvest chilling injury (PCI) in fruits, a widespread issue that compromises fruit quality and shortens shelf life. Journal Horticulture Research
23-Dec-2024 Unlocking the potential of Solanaceae: Biotechnology for food security Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science A recent perspective unveils the potential of using virus-based biotechnologies to improve the performance and diversity of Solanaceae crops, which are essential to global food security. Journal Horticulture Research
23-Dec-2024 Houttuynia cordata: The genome behind the medicinal miracle plant Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science A recent study has unlocked the genetic secrets of Houttuynia cordata, an Asian herb renowned for its distinctive aroma and medicinal properties. Journal Horticulture Research
23-Dec-2024 Tomato yellow mystery solved: Discovery of YFT3 gene's role in fruit pigmentation Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science A recent study has uncovered the genetic basis behind the color of tomato fruits, focusing on the role of the YFT3 gene in carotenoid biosynthesis. Journal Horticulture Research
23-Dec-2024 Hunting down giant viruses that attack tiny algae Weizmann Institute of Science Weizmann Institute researchers have developed a new way to track the culprit – giant viruses – and identify their traces in specific types of tiny algae that they attack. Journal Nature Microbiology
23-Dec-2024 Couples therapy Weizmann Institute of Science In a paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), scientists from the Weizmann Institute of Science presented a new research method that shines fresh light on the relationship between bacteria and their host cells – and reveals what makes some bacteria particularly virulent. Journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
23-Dec-2024 A secret recipe for colorful and versatile animal crystals Weizmann Institute of Science In a study published recently in Nature Chemical Biology, Weizmann Institute of Science researchers solved the mystery and provided a comprehensive description of the “biological recipes” that cells use to cook up such a varied and useful menu of crystals. Journal Nature Chemical Biology
23-Dec-2024 Shedding light on the dark hours Weizmann Institute of Science A key component of our circadian clock also regulates the body’s response to oxygen deficiency. This component, which undergoes changes over the course of the day and night, could affect the timing of outbreaks of diseases that are influenced by the body’s oxygen cycle. Journal Cell Metabolism
23-Dec-2024 Cracking the code of a worm's throat Weizmann Institute of Science Prof. David Harel’s research, Dept. of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics, on modeling the feeding process of C. elegans to reveal biological system dynamics and enable in silico experiments. Journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
