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Scientists now know tomato better
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Scientists have successfully sequenced the genomes of tomato, which is expected to lower costs and increase the vegetable's production worldwide, officials said Thursday. It took seven years for the Tomato Genome Consortium (TGC), a group of over 300 scientists from 14 countries, to sequence the genomes of the domesticated vegetable. Indian scientists also participated in
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Scientists have successfully sequenced the genomes of tomato, which is expected to lower costs and increase the vegetable's production worldwide, officials said Thursday. It took seven years for the Tomato Genome Consortium (TGC), a group of over 300 scientists from 14 countries, to sequence the genomes of the domesticated vegetable. Indian scientists also participated in
Genetics affect odds of quitting smoking
Genetics can help predict whether a person is likely to quit smoking on his or her own or need medication to improve the chances of success, according to new research.
Genetics can help predict whether a person is likely to quit smoking on his or her own or need medication to improve the chances of success, according to new research.
Gene that stunts infants' growth also makes them grow too big
The mutation responsible for IMAGe syndrome - a rare disorder that stunts infants' growth - has been identified, and surprisingly it occurs on the same gene that causes Beckwith-Wiedemann
Genetic information may not significantly improve disease risk prediction
Detailed knowledge about your genetic makeup-the interplay between genetic variants and other genetic variants, or between genetic variants and environmental risk factors-may only change your
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