In the most comprehensive global analysis of genetic diversity ever undertaken, an international team of scientists has found that the genetic diversity is being lost across the globe but that ...

Study reveals how human history—from Indigenous stewardship to colonization—shaped the genetic diversity of Brazil Nut trees ...

In the most comprehensive global analysis of genetic diversity ever undertaken, an international team of scientists has found that the genetic diversity is being lost across the globe but that ...

Besides well-known plant types found on Earth today they also examined the genetic codes of centuries-old specimens and already extinct examples. For their participation in the "Tree of Life ...

The three-dimensional shape of a protein can be used to resolve deep, ancient evolutionary relationships in the tree of life, according ... built by comparing DNA or protein sequences and counting ...

These studies came from right around the globe and across the entire “tree of life”. They show there are many ways to conserve genetic diversity. Here are five promising strategies to help ...

The olive tree, a vital crop in the Mediterranean region, is known for its rich genetic diversity, which is crucial for breeding programs and conservation efforts. Recent research has focused on ...

This study provides a valuable new resource to investigate the molecular basis of the particular features characterizing the pipefish embryo. The authors found both unique and shared gene expression ...

Beach visitors pose with the “Tree of Life” on Kalaloch Beach in Olympic National Park before the tree sank during storms in early 2025. Mathew Nichols Photography Courtesy A tree that seems ...

Not only does Bennu contain evidence of ancient pools of liquid water — it also carries minerals crucial to life, amino acids, and the five nucleobases for DNA and RNA. As asteroids crash into ...