Research finds that a sizeable amount of domestication-related changes in rice reflects selection on traits that are determined by a portion of the genome that does not transcribe proteins. …read more Source:: Science
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Harnessing tomato jumping genes could help speed-breed drought-resistant crops
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•Once dismissed as ‘junk DNA’ that served no purpose, a family of ‘jumping genes’ found in tomatoes has the potential to accelerate crop breeding for traits such as improved drought …read more Source:: Science
Study identifies dog breeds, physical traits that pose highest risk of biting children
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•Nearly five million people are bitten by dogs each year in the United States, and children are at a much higher risk than adults. Dog bites can cause significant psychological …read more Source:: Science
Arctic advantage: genetic traits help Inuit in harsh conditions
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•WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Inuit, a group of people who make the Arctic their home, have benefited from a handy set of genetic adaptations that help them survive in some …read more Source:: UKScienceNews