University of Michigan researchers have developed a statistical method that can be used for such wide-ranging applications as tracing your ancestry, modeling disease spread and studying how animals ...

image: Researchers from the University of Tsukuba have found that Shorea parvifolia, a tropical rainforest tree species widely distributed through Southeast Asia, has had a recent migration to Borneo ...

Mapping your family tree can be a fun and interesting way to learn more about your personal history. Now researchers have done that on a much bigger scale, to create a family tree for the human race.

SALISBURY, N.C. — Students at Catawba College announced a significant milestone in their collaborative research on White Oak genetics and tree improvement. The work of students in the Envirosmart ...

Genetic ancestry is a concept that has long captured people’s imaginations. It’s no surprise that it’s been turned into a booming industry by companies like 23andMe and Ancestry.com. Customers of ...

Reforestation projects should include a variety of tree species and ensure genetic diversity within each species to maximize new forests' health and productivity. Reforestation projects should include ...

NORTHERN MICHIGAN (WPBN/WGTU) -- We're highlighting a project to improve the growing conditions and market for Fraser fir Christmas trees. Michigan is one of the top Christmas tree producing states, ...