Biologists at Washington University in St. Louis have discovered the origin of a curious duplication that gives plants ...

DNA methylation affects superiority of hybrid plants Date: October 31, 2016 Source: Kobe University Summary: Hybrid vigor refers to when a crossbreed plant or animal shows superior traits compared ...

Another form of DNA methylation, 6mA, was erroneously reported by other researchers in several organisms before its detection was traced to bacterial contamination.

DNA methylation: The hidden mechanism enabling plants to adapt in a warmer world Peer-Reviewed Publication. Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science ...

Polyploidy, or whole-genome duplication (WGD), is a major mechanism of genome evolution across the tree of life and is ...

DDM1 slides DNA along the packing proteins to expose the sites in the plant cell that need methylation. Martienssen explained that this process is like the way a yo-yo glides along a string.

Penn State scientists uncover how parent genes compete to decide if a honey bee larva becomes a queen or a worker.

DNA methylation refers to the process of adding a methyl group to one of the bases of your DNA. We’ll explore how this process effects gene expression and why experts believe it could be the key ...

Biologists have investigated the inner workings of DNA methylation in plants. Their findings could help engineer crops that are more resilient to environmental changes, like heat or drought stress.

WashU biologists, led by Xuehua Zhong in Arts & Sciences, investigated the inner workings of DNA methylation in plants. Their findings could help engineer crops that are more resilient to ...