Gapless genome sequence reveals hybrid origins of Hong Kong's iconic orchid tree

Gapless genome sequence reveals hybrid origins of Hong Kong's iconic orchid tree

April 25 is International DNA Day, and it marks the completion of a decade-long project to sequence the DNA of Hong Kong's floral emblem, the Hong Kong Orchid Tree Bauhinia x blakeana Dunn.

National DNA Day: Celebrating Science That Speaks for the Silent

Every year on April 25th, we observe National DNA Day, a celebration of the discovery of the DNA double helix in 1953 and the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003. But beyond the lab coats and petri dishes, DNA has become a silent witness — telling stories of justice long overdue and giving voices to victims whose cases once went cold. From decades-old mysteries to breaking headlines, DNA has helped solve crimes that once seemed imposs…

LLMs Coming For A DNA Sequence Near You

While tools like CRISPR have blown the field of genome hacking wide open, being able to predict what will happen when you tinker with the code underlying the living things on our planet is still tr…