New genes can arise from nothing
From University of Helsinki 16/12/23 The complexity of living organisms is encoded within their genes, but where do these genes come from? Researchers at the University of Helsinki resolved outstanding questions around the origin of small regulatory genes, and described a mechanism that creates their DNA palindromes. Under suitable circumstances, these palindromes evolve into microRNA […]
Unlocking the secrets of cold tolerance: a deep dive into tomato plants’ molecular responses to chilling stress
From Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science 04/11/23 Cold sensitivity poses a significant challenge for certain essential crops. While there’s an indication that these plants may possess cold acclimation capabilities, the molecular dynamics, particularly involving the CRT binding factor (CBF) family, are not fully explored. One primary concern has been the disparity in cold […]