Daily briefing: Potato pangenome reveals the complex genetics of the humble spud
Nature, Published online: 22 April 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-01282-xTrove of potato genomes reveals genetic bottlenecks and past flirtations with wild varieties. Plus, scientists have used lasers to create the perception of a brand-new colour and physicists express doubt over a ‘biosignature’ from a distant planet.

Nature, Published online: 22 April 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-01282-xTrove of potato genomes reveals genetic bottlenecks and past flirtations with wild varieties. Plus, scientists have used lasers to create the perception of a brand-new colour and physicists express doubt over a ‘biosignature’ from a distant planet.