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Modern rose hybrids have a worrying lack of genetic diversity

Hybrid tea roses, which include varieties such as Charles de Gaulle, are the most popular class of modern garden rose…

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Huge genetic study redraws the tree of life for flowering plants

The pink lapacho tree is one of about 300,000 species of flowering plants Roberto Tetsuo Okamura/Shutterstock Botanists have mapped the…

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Siblings with unique genetic change help scientists progress drug search for type 1 diabetes

Two siblings who have the only known mutations in a key gene anywhere in the world have helped scientists gain…

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Iconic savanna mammals face genetic problems due to fences and roads

Whether by way of Attenborough, Disney or National Geographic, the iconic scene is familiar to many. The ground trembles and…

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Researchers identify new genetic risk factors for persistent HPV infections

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the second most common cancer-causing virus, accounting for 690,000 cervical and other cancers each year worldwide.…

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First tandem repeat expansions genetic reference maps

A research team led by the University of California, Irvine has built the first genetic reference maps for short lengths…

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Single genomic test promises accelerated diagnoses for rare genetic diseases

A single genetic test could potentially replace the current two-step approach to diagnosing rare developmental disorders in children. This shift…

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Sweet success: Sugarcane’s complex genetic code cracked

Modern hybrid sugarcane is one of the most harvested crops on the planet, used to make products including sugar, molasses,…

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New genetic analysis tool tracks risks tied to CRISPR edits

Since its breakthrough development more than a decade ago, CRISPR has revolutionized DNA editing across a broad range of fields.…

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Why our genetic code should remain off-limits to life insurers

YOUR life insurance company doesn’t care how much you think your life is worth, so long as you are prepared…

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