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Scientists Sequence Genome for Threatened Whitebark Pine

Katherine E Kerlin — December 13, 2023 - 9:00am

51�ԹϺ�� Davis scientists and partners sequenced the whitebark pine genome, presenting opportunities to help the threatened, high-altitude tree.

How Do Scientists Assemble A Genome?

Anonymous — June 25, 2019 - 4:18pm

A genome contains all the genetic information needed to create and maintain an individual. Sequencing a genome helps scientists better understand genomes and their role in creating organisms. When scientists sequence a genome, they take an organism’s DNA and determine the order of its base pairs, which are coded by the letters A, C, T and G. These lettered pairs comprise the “rungs” of the ladder-like DNA double helix, which serves as an organism’s unique genetic blueprint.

First Jellyfish Genome Reveals Ancient Beginnings of Complex Body Plan

Andy Fell — December 03, 2018 - 11:31am

Jellyfish undergo an amazing metamorphosis, from tiny polyps growing on the seafloor to swimming medusae with stinging tentacles. This shape-shifting has served them well, shepherding jellyfish through more than 500 million years of mass extinctions on Earth.

“Whatever they’re doing has really worked for them,” said David Gold, an assistant professor of paleobiology in the University of California, Davis, College of Letters and Science.

Mice Provide Insight Into Genetics of Autism Spectrum Disorders

Andy Fell — June 26, 2017 - 3:01pm

While the definitive causes remain unclear, several genetic and environmental factors increase the likelihood of autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, a group of conditions covering a “spectrum” of symptoms, skills and levels of disability.

Genomics Breakthrough Paves Way for Climate-Tolerant Wine Grape Varieties

Patricia Bailey — October 17, 2016 - 3:29pm

A new genome sequencing process, used to assemble the genome of cabernet sauvignon, the world's most popular red wine grape variety, should make it possible to develop new high quality wine grape varieties that can tolerate climate change.

Carrot Genome Paints Colorful Picture of Domestication

Patricia Bailey — May 09, 2016 - 10:26am

The genetic basis of carrots' color and nutritional richness is revealed by a genome sequencing study, involving 51�ԹϺ�� Davis researchers and led by the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The findings should help plant breeders develop improved carrot varieties.

51�ԹϺ�� Davis cracks the walnut genome

IET WebDev — December 10, 2015 - 12:00am

Scientists at the University of California, Davis, have for the first time sequenced the genome of a commercial walnut variety. The information should accelerate the rate of breeding and variety improvement in walnuts and help breeders select for desired traits such as insect and disease resistance, and drought tolerance.