Previously Unknown Ice Age Hunter-Gatherers Lineage Discovered Through Ancient DNA Examination

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 03.02.2023 01:00 AM

In the most extensive genetic study to date on Ice Age hunter-gatherers, researchers were able to discover previously unknown lineages. Read to learn more.

Why Are There No Two Fingerprints Alike? New Study Reveals How These Intricate Patterns Are Made

02.14.2023 04:17 AM

The fine ridges on the skin emerge and crash each other during fetal development, which creates complex and unique patterns of fingerprints. Check out this article to learn more about this natural process of fingerprint patterning.

Genes Found to be Linked to Kidney Cancer's Most Aggressive Form, Study Says

01.07.2023 20:00 PM

Scientists pinpoint genes that are significantly associated with the most aggressive type of kidney cancer. Read to know more about these findings.

Three Genes Found To Be Involved in Multiple Sclerosis Pathogenesis, Study Says

01.04.2023 20:09 PM

Researchers discover the involvement of three genes and their proteins in the pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis. Read to know more about these findings.

Group of People in Italy Has the 'Elixir of Healthy Life' With Genes That Allow Them to Eat Anything Without Getting Sick

10.21.2022 06:10 AM

Many locals in a village in Italy are apparently blessed with great digestive abilities that allow them to eat anything without worrying about expanding waistlines or heart problems. Tap the article to get to know them.

Stillbirth Can Genetically Mutate Through Male Genes, Research Suggests

10.19.2022 22:58 PM

A new study suggests that stillbirth can be genetically mutated from male genes. Know the other factors of stillbirth here. Read more!

Childhood Brain Disease Treatment Revealed in New Study; Scientists Discover the Promising Drug Through Gene-edited Sheep

10.10.2022 10:30 AM

Researchers used gene-edited sheep to develop a potential drug treatment for a deadly brain disease that affects children. Read to know more about this finding.

Stem Cells, Gene Editing Used in New Technique to Reveal How Animals Evolve

08.28.2022 03:00 AM

In a study, researchers fused two medium-sized chromosomes and the two largest chromosomes revealing how animals have evolved. Read to know more.

Psychosis in Children Is Down to Genetics, Linked with Copy Number Variation [Study]

08.24.2022 22:48 PM

Researchers recommend genetic testing on children with symptoms of psychosis to confirm the levels of copy number variants (CNVs), which is related to neurodevelopmental and psychotic disorders. Read the article to learn more.

Menopause Explained: Why Women Stop Ovulating While Men Keeps on Producing Sperm

08.11.2022 12:02 PM

Why do human women experience menopause but other animals do not? Read on to learn more about the Grandmother hypothesis and how menopause is the key to evolutionary success.

Better Diagnosis, Medicine for Age-Related Macular Degeneration Could Be Possible With the Discovery of New Genetic Clues

07.26.2022 23:17 PM

Researchers discovered new genetic signatures of age-related macular degeneration that could help create better diagnosis and medicine. Read the article for more details.

Neuronal Gene Expression That Causes Krabbe Disease Discovered for the First Time

07.06.2022 09:00 AM

A team from the University of Buffalo discovered the major factor behind the brain condition called Krabbe disease. Read more about the causes of this neurodegenerative disorder and what the findings offer to studies against the condition.

Researchers Studying Octopus Mind to Understand What Extraterrestrial Intelligence Might Look Like, Study Says

07.06.2022 06:50 AM

The mind of an octopus works differently from human intelligence and some researchers are studying it to understand how extraterrestrials might think. Read the article to learn more.

Bolstering Plant Immunity Vs Climate Change Could Help Plants Fight Back Diseases

06.30.2022 03:42 AM

Plants are a staple food source for humans and various other species. This is why scientists are rushing to safeguard their survival in this warming world. Read on to find out how heat affects the plant's natural immune defense and what can be done to bolster their immunity versus climate change.

Octopus Intelligent Brains Has Same Set of Transposable Element in Humans

06.26.2022 02:05 AM

An international team of experts discovered the shared existence of a group of genes in the brains of humans and two octopus species. Read more about the genomes they identified and how it relates to the independent evolution of the species.

Meta-Analysis of Diverse Populations Reveals How Genes Affect People With Type 2 Diabetes

05.13.2022 08:00 AM

A meta-analysis of different populations revealed how genes are affecting diabetes. Do they contribute to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes? Read on to find out.

Post-Stroke Protection for Brain Through Calming Overstimulated Neurons Found Effective

04.22.2022 09:34 AM

Experts revived the long-forgotten post-stroke solution that calms overexcited neurons. Read more about how this type of excitotoxicity works in patients who experienced a stroke.

Complete Human Genome Sequence Unveiled, Leading to Medical Discoveries Like Aging, Cancer, Heart Disease, Among Others

04.06.2022 03:40 AM

Researchers unveiled competition of human genome sequence, opening the door to medical discoveries in certain conditions. Learn more about this technology.

Diagnostic, Treatment Strategy for Cancers Study How Stabilizing Chromosomes Help in Dealing with Tumors

03.21.2022 03:52 AM

A study shows how stabilizing chromosomes may contribute to addressing tumors. Find out how this diagnostic and treatment strategy in dealing with cancer works.

Genes Potentially Responsible for Coronary Heart Disease Triggers Cardiovascular Occurrences

02.16.2022 06:32 AM

Results of a new study recently paved the way for an entirely new field of target treatments for people at risk of developing coronary heart disease which is considered the world's biggest killer.

Identical Twins Sharing Nearly the Same Genes More Inclined Towards Natural Spaces

02.04.2022 04:24 AM

A new study recently showed identical twins sharing almost the same genes were found to have a more similar love of nature compared to fraternal twins sharing half their genes.