MEDICINE & HEALTHExplore 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!
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.
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.
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 a light-sensing pigment in their retina. Read for details. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Tchami) Whale Sharks Can See in the Dark Due to Genetic Mutation; Light-Sensing Pigment in Retina Works in Dim Environment Whale sharks can see clearly in the dark due to a genetic mutation.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
In a new discovery, coronavirus was found to have genetic mutations as the result of human proteins. The natural selection of the virus has allowed it to fight against mutation that may possibly be degrading it.
In a breakthrough discovery, metformin is found to be effective not only for diabetic patients, but for those with a genetic mutation that results in a specific form of ALS, or C9-ALS. Scientists are already in phase 2 of trials.
In an attempt to figure out why individuals with a limited capacity to exercise behave the way they do, a team of researchers conducted a case study. After several tests, including genetic analysis, the scientists found that the mutated gene being examined "was the von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) gene."