How light and epigenetics cooperate to regulate plant growth
A research team led by Prof. Cao Xiaofeng at the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology (IGDB) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has uncovered the cooperative roles of photoreceptors, epigenetic modifiers, and transcription factors in regulating light-responsive genes in plants.
Engineered cell cultures boost anti-inflammatory compounds in endangered snow lotus
Researchers from the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology (QIBEBT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have developed a novel method to enhance the production of valuable medicinal compounds in the endangered snow lotus (Saussurea involucrata). Their study is published in the Plant Biotechnology Journal.
Spider development and vision: A genetic perspective
A new study provides detailed insights into the embryogenesis and eye development of the cave-dwelling spider Tegenaria pagana. The research, published in EvoDevo, examines key genetic mechanisms involved in eye formation and how they compare to other spider species.
Unlocking barley's potential: Female fertility protein could secure future yields
Researchers have identified a novel mechanism through which a protein in barley supports female fertility and could help safeguard yield security in the future.
A new approach to controlling gene expression in microbial populations
The ability to control gene expression across a wide range is crucial for many fields, including bioengineering, disease detection, and environmental monitoring. Research led by Lingchong You, Ph.D., professor of biomedical engineering and molecular genetics and microbiology, developed a system to better regulate gene expression that could be applied to biosensors, toxin production, and metabolic pathway regulation.
Why don't pandas eat more meat? Molecules found in bamboo may be behind their plant-based diet
Giant pandas have digestive systems that are typical for carnivores. Yet, bamboo is their main source of food. They have evolved several features; for example, pseudo thumbs to grasp bamboo and flat teeth that are well suited for crushing it, that make it possible for them to live off plants.
DNA demethylation explains how tomatoes convert their bitter toxins into something more palatable
A multi-institutional team of bioengineers has identified the genetic mechanism that converts bitter toxins to palatable compounds in tomatoes. In their study published in the journal Science Advances, the group analyzed whole-genome bisulfite sequencing data obtained through other research efforts and conducted experiments in their lab that involved blocking the production of certain proteins to learn how tomatoes make themselves taste better to seed dispersers.
How plants epigenetically regulate their chemical defenses
A new study demonstrates how plants of the nightshade family produce pharmaceutically valuable compounds and how this biosynthesis is epigenetically regulated.
Researchers uncover molecular mechanisms of cold tolerance in desert moss
A study led by Prof. Zhang Daoyuan from the Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography (XIEG) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has revealed crucial molecular insights into the cold tolerance of Syntrichia caninervis, a desert moss that could play a pivotal role in Mars colonization and terraforming efforts.
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