Southeast Asian Tribe’s Unique ‘Gene Mutation’ Enables Them To Swim Underwater 5 Hours a Day: Do Fish-Men Actually Exist?

Medicine & Technology Jun 14, 2024

Explore the unique 'gene mutation' of a Southeast Asian tribe enabling them to swim underwater for 5 hours a day. Delve into the fascinating question of whether fish-men actually exist. Read more!

Vadoma Tribe Feet: How Did a Group of Africans Get Ostrich Foot Syndrome?

Dec 31, 2023

The Vadoma tribe in Zimbabwe are known to be "ostrich people" due to how several tribe members are born with just two toes on each foot. Read to learn more.

Why Don’t Humans Have Tails? Exploring the Genetic Mutation That Led to the Disappearance of Our Muscular Appendage

Nov 29, 2023

An ancient genetic change could explain why apes and humans do not have tails, but other primates still do. Learn more about it in this article.

Ostrich People Mystery Solved: Doma Tribe Members’ Deformed Feet Enabling Them To Climb Trees Faster Not Due to Evolution but Genetic Mutation

Aug 21, 2023

The members of Doma tribe, who are dubbed "Ostrich people," have deformed feet due to a genetic mutation. Continue reading to know the full story.

Genetic Mutation Could Be Responsible for Why Some People Who Contracted COVID-19 Don't Experience Symptoms [Study]

Jul 20, 2023

Some people don't experience COVID-19 symptoms despite contracting the illness because they carry a specific gene variation. Continue reading to learn how genetic mutation plays a role in asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2. 

Man With Rare Genetic Mutation Experiences 20-Year Delay in Alzheimer’s Symptoms Despite Having Molecular Hallmarks of the Disease [Study]

May 16, 2023

A man diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease did not experience any symptoms until he was in his 60s due to a genetic mutation. Read the article for the full story.

Whale Sharks Can See in the Dark Due to Genetic Mutation; Light-Sensing Pigment in Retina Works in Dim Environment

Apr 03, 2023

Whale sharks can see in the dark due to a light-sensing pigment in their retina. Read for details.

Genetic Mutation Has Increased Risk of Developing Liver Disease, Study Reveals

Dec 07, 2022

A study discovered mutations that may lead to an increase in liver disease in patient groups. Know more about this news, read here!

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

Oct 21, 2022

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.

Black Death That Ravaged Europe in 1400s Shaped Human Evolution Thru Genetic Mutations, Study Claims

Oct 20, 2022

A new study suggests that the Black Death that ravaged Europe centuries ago shaped human evolution via DNA mutations. Know how this research can be meaningful to mankind. Read here now!

Restaurant Employees Rescued Rare Orange Lobster From Being Cooked After Recognizing Its Unusual Color

Jul 29, 2022

An extremely rare orange lobster was found in a shipment to a restaurant in Florida and has now found its new home at Ripley's Aquarium. Find out how rare this lobster is in this article.

Jersey Fisherman Caught Rare Blue Lobster And Returned It to The Sea to Conserve Uniquely Colored Crustacean

Mar 03, 2022

A blue lobster is considered a one-in-two-million catch because it is very rare. Learn more about them in this article and see how valuable these uniquely colored crustaceans can be.

Women at Higher Risk of Ovarian Cancer Have This Genetic Mutation, Scientists Reveal

Dec 29, 2021

Stem cell scientists have identified the origins of common ovarian cancer, which holds the potential for detecting the cancer years before it occurs.

Black Tigers: Scientists Uncover the Secrets Behind the Genetic Mutants' Unique Stripes

Dec 22, 2021

Extremely rare black tigers sport unusually wide and merged stripes that make them unique from most tigers. A new study has revealed the evolution at work that gave them their unique look.

22-Year-Old Male Shares How Embarrassing It Is to Have No Fingerprints

Dec 28, 2020

A family seemed to have shared a genetic mutation so infrequent it is believed to impact only a few numbers of families worldwide.