Creating genomes from DNA is hugely important for managing threatened species—understanding their past and how they have ...

Today, genomics is saving countless lives and even entire species, thanks in large part to a commitment to collaborative and ...

Scientists have decoded the sea spider’s genome for the first time, revealing how its strangely shaped body—with organs in ...

Scientists have long sought to understand why sea spiders keep some of their most important organs in their legs.

Plant reproduction is a cornerstone of our food system and ecological balance; however, it is a complex process. Plants have ...

Researchers from the University of Vienna and the University of Wisconsin- Madison have created the first chromosome-level ...

An international collaboration featuring the University of Vienna and the University of Wisconsin-Madison (USA) has led to ...

More information: Peng Huang et al, A genome assembly of decaploid Houttuynia cordata provides insights into the evolution of Houttuynia and the biosynthesis of alkaloids, Horticulture Research ...

As if sequencing a full human genome wasn't tricky enough, scientists are now attempting to reconstruct our species' genetic ...

De novo genome assembly is a sophisticated computational technique that constructs entire genetic sequences from scratch rather than relying on pre-existing genome references.

Human genome sequencing powers personalized, precision medicine With NIH support, a consortium of scientists from institutions around the world, including Johns Hopkins, were able to map the human ...