Genomics
Scientists at the Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences in Nanning, People's Republic of China, have published research on the edible medicinal plant Platostoma palustre, highlighting its significant role in traditional food production and medicinal applications. The study, funded by the Special Project for Basic Research Business of Guangxi
Genomics
A critical tool for species protection, the List of State Key Protected Wild Animals in China, is being refined through recent research from Guangzhou University. Investigators have updated the list to include 169 mammalian species, highlighting taxonomic ambiguities in genera such as Moschus and Naemorhedus. By integrating historical specimens with
Genomics
Researchers from Tsinghua University have created a new model, Cell Decoder, which integrates biological prior knowledge to provide a multi-scale representation of cells. The model uses automated machine learning and post hoc analysis to decode cell identity and outperforms existing methods. Applied to human bone and mouse embryonic data, Cell
Genomics
Researchers from Tsinghua University have created a new model, Cell Decoder, which integrates biological prior knowledge to provide a multi-scale representation of cells. The model uses automated machine learning and post hoc analysis to decode cell identity and outperforms existing methods. Applied to human bone and mouse embryonic data, Cell
Genomics
Researchers at the University of Georgia have successfully mapped the genome of the hemlock woolly adelgid, a devastating insect pest that has been decimating Eastern hemlock trees across North America. The assembly, comprising 10 chromosomal pseudomolecules and 132 unplaced scaffolds, covers a total length of 216.56 Mb and is
Genomics
Researchers from Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine have published a new study on the mitochondrial genomes of Pulsatilla species, a group of plants known for their medicinal and ornamental value. According to the study, four Pulsatilla species - P. chinensis, P. chinensis var. kissii, P. cernua, and P. dahurica
Genomics
Scientists from 19 countries and regions gathered in Hangzhou, China, to discuss the future of omics and AI in life sciences at the 20th Annual Meeting of the International Conference on Genomics (ICG-20). The meeting, which took place this week, covered a range of topics, including global collaboration in omics
Genomics
Recent research from the University of California Davis has shed new light on the genetics of powdery mildew resistance in Vitis piasezkii, a Chinese grape accession. Scientists have identified two loci associated with powdery mildew resistance, Ren6 and Ren7, which differ in timing and strength of response to Erysiphe necator.
Genomics
Chinese herbal medicine Chelidonium majus has been found to possess significant medicinal value, with its genome remaining uncharacterized until now. A team of researchers from China Three Gorges Corporation has successfully assembled a high-quality chromosome-scale genome for C. majus, providing a vital resource for future gene screening, drug discovery, and
Genomics
Research findings from the Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute have provided new insights into genome biology. The study, which utilized a transformer-based approach, aimed to develop a novel framework for predicting prokaryotic promoters. The researchers, led by Wei Su, successfully created iPro-MP, a model that demonstrates superior performance in predicting
Genomics
Researchers at the University of Munster have made a significant contribution to the field of genome biology and evolution with their recent study on de novo gene emergence. By investigating the mechanisms and methods of detecting de novo genes, the team's findings shed light on the complexity and
Epidemiology
Scientists from 19 countries and regions gathered in Hangzhou, China, to discuss the future of omics and AI in life sciences at the 20th Annual Meeting of the International Conference on Genomics (ICG-20). The meeting, which took place this week, covered a range of topics, including global collaboration in omics
