Maize kernel oil is a valuable source of nutrition. Here we extensively examine the genetic
architecture of maize oil biosynthesis in a genome-wide association study using 1.03 million …

Background Previous studies have suggested that breast cancer risk factors are associated
with estrogen receptor (ER) and progesterone receptor (PR) expression status of the tumors. …

A better understanding of the extent of convergent selection among crops could greatly improve
breeding programs. We found that the quantitative trait locus KRN2 in maize and its rice …

Chondrogenesis is a multistep process that is essential for endochondral bone formation.
Previous results have indicated a role for β-catenin and Wnt signaling in this pathway. Here we …

Abstract Analysis of gene expression data suggests that breast cancers are divisible into
molecular subtypes which have distinct clinical features. This study evaluates whether …

Host–pathogen interactions and pathogen evolution are underpinned by protein–protein
interactions between viral and host proteins. An understanding of how viral variants affect …

Breeding to increase β-carotene levels in cereal grains, termed provitamin A biofortification,
is an economical approach to address dietary vitamin A deficiency in the developing world. …

Maize production is threatened by drought stress worldwide. Identification of the genetic
components underlying drought tolerance in maize is of great importance. Here we report a …

Drought represents a major constraint on maize production worldwide. Understanding the
genetic basis for natural variation in drought tolerance of maize may facilitate efforts to …

The melanoma differentiation-associated gene 7 (mda-7) has been studied primarily in the
context of its tumor suppressor activity. Although mda-7 has been designated as IL-24 based …