Nature Communications - Binenbaum et al. demonstrate that precise CRISPR-based targeting of a key chromatin mark (H3K4me3) can switch on genes, boost disease resistance, and unlock meiotic...

In plants, altering the accessibility to DNA through chromatin modification is a key component of transcriptome regulation, crucial for normal develop…

Waarom krijgt de ene bloemblaadje mooie strepen of ringen, en de andere stippen? Bioloog Jason Gardiner van de Universiteit Utrecht heeft een subsidie van 1 miljoen euro ontvangen om dit raadsel te on...

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A new project aims to build fundamental knowledge about flower pigmentation, with real-world applications. This may help breeders create more stable flowers, fruits, and vegetables. The grant is award...

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Nature Plants - This study revealed that targeting H3K4me3 via the H3K4 methyltransferase SDG2 activates gene expression and removes DNA methylation by recruiting DNA demethylases. Conversely, the...

A study identifies two genes that act as brakes controlling the sugar content of tomatoes and demonstrates their manipulation to generate sweeter tomatoes without affecting the fruit size and yield.

Achieving the rare color was a “stroke of luck”