Bringing Back Dinosaurs Using Amber-Encased DNA Could Also Bring Back Diseases, Scientist Warns

Medicine & Technology Jan 20, 2021

A famous paleontologist who inspired the Jurassic Park books and films said that bringing back the dinosaurs could also bring back diseases.

Rare Four-Stranded DNA Unraveled for the First Time

Jan 12, 2021

DNA can sometimes form a four quadruple-helix rather than the usual double helix. Scientists are looking into this rare quadruple-helix to find its connection to diseases, such as cancer.

Myth Debunked: COVID-19 Vaccines Cannot Alter a Person’s DNA

Jan 11, 2021

mRNA vaccines simply cannot alter a person's DNA, which, for some who hope for this as a "chance for superpowers," will occur as a disappointment.

NIST Creates A "How-To Tutorial" for DNA Origami

Jan 09, 2021

With the increased interest surrounding the design and fabrication of DNA origami nanostructures, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published a guide for beginners using existing technologies.

Identical Twins Don’t Share the Same DNA All The Time

Jan 08, 2021

A new study recently found that identical twins don't share the same DNA always, opposite the common knowledge that they form the identical egg and receive the same genetic material from their parents.

High-Altitude Living Changed the Epigenetics of Peruvians

Dec 23, 2020

Scientists found alterations in the epigenetics of the DNA of Peruvian people living in the high altitude Andes mountains.

Scientists Uncover Approach That Could Reverse Age-Related Vision Loss

Dec 05, 2020

Scientists recently made some impressive developments in the field of age-related diseases.

Everything You Need To Know About Gene Editing

Oct 28, 2020

Understanding the human genome has led to the discovery of gene editing where biotechnology has advanced to alter the DNA in the cell.

Unique DNA in Owl Eyes Give Them Night Vision to Rule the Dark

Oct 26, 2020

Scientists discovered a unique DNA packaging mechanism that enhances the night vision in owls that help them navigate through the darkness.

Human Cells Look Younger Than Chimp's Despite Sharing 99% of Genetic Code

Sep 20, 2020

A new study suggests that there could be a primitive explanation for human cells to age longer than chimpanzees which share 99% genetic code with humans.

How a Public DNA Ancestry Website Helped Solve a 40-Year-Old Cold Case

Sep 14, 2020

Jerry Lynn Burns will be serving life in prison without parole after he was found guilty of murder that occurred almost 40 years ago, thanks to DNA samples from an online ancestry service.

Parabon Nanolabs, Utah Police Face Controversy for Using Private Genetic Information in Forensic Analysis

Sep 10, 2020

Parabon Nanolabs was the most famous forensic-genetics company worldwide using DNA to track down offenders, but controversy has turned its world upside down.

New Study Found DNA Inherited From Neanderthals Increases the Risk of Suffering Severe COVID-19

Jul 06, 2020

A piece of genome that spans six genes on chromosome 3 has had a puzzling journey from the Neanderthals 60,000 years ago.

Scientists Explored the Use of 'Organoids' For a More Accurate Cancer Therapies to Treat Tumors

Jun 23, 2020

Scientists develop a new program to determine specific cancer treatments to reach unique cases using organoids, lab-grown cultures from tumor samples.

First-of-Its-Kind Antisense Drug May Become Novel Treatment for Fatty Liver Disease

Jun 17, 2020

There is no cure for fatty liver disease and has affected millions without an FDA-approved drug. A new study reveals an antisense inhibitor leading to significant results.