genetics

Nature Communications, Published online: 22 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-76911-8 How chromatin organization influences developmental decisions remains poorly understood. Here the authors report a chromatin organizer that maintains higher-order genome organization and coordinated gene expression to balance cell division and differentiation in plants.

Most people assume a father’s depression shapes his children through behavior and example. A new review suggests the biology runs far deeper and starts far earlier.

Scientific Data, Published online: 22 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41597-026-08142-x Chromosome-level genome assembly of the lizard beetle Doubledaya ruficollis (Coleoptera: Erotylidae: Languriinae)

Precise activation of tens of thousands of genes is critical for healthy development and growth. Specialized segments of our DNA are responsible for carefully orchestrating genetic sequences that result in the production of enzymes, hormones, proteins and other crucial components underlying cell structure and function.

OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Published online: 22 August 2026; doi:10.3844/ojbsci.2026.26.03.063 Phalaenopsis aphrodite is a type of orchid with high ornamental and economic value. However, its development for commercial needs in Indonesia is still hindered by the limited availability of varietie...

OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Published online: 22 August 2026; doi:10.3844/ojbsci.2026.26.03.056 Fruit flies of the genus Bactrocera spp. are important pest that infests many horticultural crops, including chili. With a significant economic impact, the genetic diversity and population dynamics of...

The Chagas disease parasite (Trypanosoma cruzi) undergoes a major transformation throughout its life cycle in order to infect humans and other mammals.

In the rolling hills of West Java, where chili peppers thrive under the tropical sun, a quiet battle rages unseen. Tiny whiteflies—Bemisia tabaci—are the unwitting couriers of a microscopic menace: the Pepper yellow leaf curl Indonesia virus (PepYLCI

Scientists have revealed the DNA identity of the "initiator," a crucial sequence that kickstarts gene activation. AI analysis of a half million data points deciphered the initiator's identity. Researchers can use the new information to scan for mutations that may lead to diseases such as cancer.