Stability of Nucleic Acid Bases in the Acidic Clouds of Venus Suggests Its Potential To Support Life

Medicine & Technology Jun 15, 2023

Scientists reconsider the view that Venus is an uninhabitable planet by taking a look at the composition of its clouds which makes it suitable for life. Continue reading to find out more.

Artificial Sweetener Generates Genotoxic Chemical During Digestion, Prompting Health Concerns

Jun 01, 2023

Sucralose, a commonly used artificial sweetener, results in the formation of a "genotoxic" chemical that can cause DNA damage. Read the article to learn more.

Detecting Human DNA in Air and Water? Vital Breakthrough Could Help Solve Murders

May 16, 2023

Human DNA can be identified in the air, water, and even footprints on a beach, which could be crucial in locating the burial sites of victims when murderers withhold information. Read the article to learn more.

Ancient DNA Reveals Early Humans From China Migrated to the Americas and Japan During the Ice Age

May 10, 2023

Researchers analyzed mitochondrial DNA to trace a female lineage from northern China to the Americas, revealing migration patterns. Read the article to learn more details.

Baby Born From Three People's DNA Through Novel IVF Procedure, Marking a Scientific First For UK

May 09, 2023

The novel IVF procedure, known as mitochondrial donation treatment, has allowed the baby to have roughly 0.1% of the mitochondria donor's DNA. Read to learn more.

New PCR Technique Offers the Future of Data Storage Using DNA Microcapsules

May 05, 2023

Microcapsule technology that uses PCR technique provides scalable approach to enable repeated random access to archival files stored in DNA. Learn more about it in this article.

DNA of a 25,000-Year-Old Siberian Woman Found on Ancient Pendant Spills Fascinating Details About Its Wearer

May 04, 2023

For the first time, scientists were able to separate DNA from an archaeological artifact using a new technique. Read to learn more.

Mysteries of Humanity: Lacking Information in Human Genome Could Be What Differentiates Humans From Others

May 01, 2023

While the additions to the human genome explain distinct qualities of humans, the uniform absence of information also speaks volumes. Read to learn more.

Ancient DNA Reveals Painted People of Scotland Had Local Roots Related to Iron Age People in Britain

Apr 28, 2023

DNA analysis of eight skeletons from two Pictish burial sites shows that Picts did not come from distant locations as previously thought. Read the article to learn more.

Rosalind Franklin Helped Uncover Double Helix; Here's How She Actually Contributed to the Discovery of DNA Structure, According to Unpublished Materials

Apr 25, 2023

Rosalind Franklin was the one who took the famous Photograph 51 that shed light on the double-helix structure of DNA. Read to learn more.

Stress-Induced Biological Aging Is Reversible, Study Says

Apr 23, 2023

Biological aging could be reversible, according to a new study. Read to know how.

Zombie Cells Undergo Cryptic Transcription and Produce Small Molecules, Study Says; How Does This Affect Aging Process?

Apr 10, 2023

Scientists have discovered why zombie cells go through cryptic transcription and how this is linked to the aging process at a cellular level. Read to learn more.

First Ancient DNA From the Swahili Civilization Restores Heritage, Complicates Understanding of Its History

Mar 30, 2023

The life's work of a researcher reveals that Asian ancestry was introduced to East Africa in early modern times, clarifying and complicating Swahili history. Read the article to learn more.

Asteroid Ryugu Samples Found To Contain RNA Component Called Uracil; Findings Could Shed Light on How Life on Earth Started

Mar 21, 2023

Asteroid Ryugu was found to host yet another key building block of life: uracil. Read to learn more.

DNA Double Helix Splits Due to Invasive Nature of Unzipping Process

Mar 20, 2023

DNA double helix unzips when translocated at high velocity through a nanopore. Read the article for details.