In an unprecedented study, researchers have achieved a telomere-to-telomere, gap-free genome assembly of the West Indian avocado, revealing genes crucial for fatty acid biosynthesis and disease ...

Scientists with the University of Florida have secured a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture to combat the lethal Laurel wilt disease ...

Share on Pinterest A recent study suggests an avocado a day may improve diet quality, but the effects on cardiometabolic health remain unclear. Anjelika Gretskaia/Getty Images Poor diet quality has ...

Cardiologists have been quietly upgrading avocado from trendy toast topping to serious cardiovascular ally. As heart disease remains a leading killer, the soft green fruit is emerging as a rare ...

Share on Pinterest New research finds that two servings of avocado a week may reduce cardiovascular risk. Darren Muir/Stocksy Researchers examined the relationship between avocado consumption and ...