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Researchers have genetically transformed the Common Primrose (Primula vulgaris) for the first time in a development that could shed light on one of the plant world's most renowned reproductive systems.

Researchers report in the journal Science that crops engineered with a photorespiratory shortcut are 40 percent more productive in real-world agronomic conditions.

Cancerous tumors trick myeloid cells, an important part of the immune system, into helping them grow and metastasize, but now there might be a solution.

Researchers at the University of Birmingham have found two biomarkers that could be used to identify a heart condition known as atrial fibrillation in patients who have three ‘clinical risks’.

Newer genetic tests introduce more ambiguity, but a new study finds patients are not overreacting to uncertain results.

Recurrent miscarriage is associated with increased sperm DNA fragmentation and semen reactive oxidative species, opening new avenues for approaches to reducing the risk of miscarriage.

New molecular biomarkers may help guide men in their decisions about the course of their prostate cancer care, and avoid over-treatment of low risk cancers.

Analyzing DNA from the slime Pacific salmon leave behind in their spawning streams is helping scientists monitor populations.

Mechanisms of gene silencing by chromatin compaction in protein coding genes during embryonic development have been uncovered, providing new insights on the very early stages of life.

Researchers describe a method allowing for the automation of DNA origami construction, vastly accelerating and simplifying the process of crafting desired forms, and opening the world of DNA architecture to a broader audience.