Researchers analyzed centromeres in onion, garlic, and Welsh onion using CENH3-targeted antibody to map centromere regions. They found significant variations in size and position/mobility between species, challenging the static view of centromeres.
SourceOkayama University·JournalThe Plant Cell·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 7, 2025
A team of researchers developed a CRISPR-based technique to rapidly identify gene variants, improving efforts to map genes and determine their function. The method induces mitotic recombination, allowing for detailed mapping of trait variants, as demonstrated by identifying a genetic mutation affecting yeast sensitivity to manganese.
SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·JournalScience·DateMay 5, 2016