That's Hot! Genome Could Lead to Even Spicier Peppers

Monday, March 3, 2014 - 21:30 in Biology & Nature

Scientists have sequenced the genome of the pepper plant, revealing the genes responsible for pepper's spiciness.The new genome, detailed Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, could pave the way for even more mouth-numbingly hot peppers.    

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