First-Ever Genetic Map of Chimpanzees Shows Traces of Their True Origin, Also Helps Anti-Trafficking

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 06.06.2022 10:00 AM

A large group of scientific institutes constructed the first-ever genetic map of chimpanzees. Read more about how the database was created and what it offers to the studies and conservation of the chimp species.

Neonatal Brain Injuries Found Treatable Through Pre-Clinical Gene-Targeting Approach

05.20.2022 08:30 AM

Experts developed a pre-clinical approach that could save newborn infants from oxidative stress-induced neonatal brain injuries. Learn more about how the procedure works.

Ancient DNA from Uruguay Gives a Glimpse of South America's 'Lost' Indigenous People

05.16.2022 10:30 AM

Scholars from Atlanta and Uruguay discovered how most of the indigenous people of Southern America disappeared. Read more about how Uruguay witnessed all of these events for thousands of years prior to the arrival of European colonizers in the new world.

3D Structure of Sperm Cells Shows Genetic Development of Species and How Each is Given "IDs"

05.12.2022 03:24 AM

A new study shows how important the final stages of sperm production are to the genetic arrangements. Learn more about the changes that are carried out during this phase, as well as its influence on the genomes of distinct species.

Normal Appearing Skin of Lupus Patients Found Vulnerable to Rash, Changes Due to Genetics and Blood Activities

05.06.2022 03:00 AM

Lupus patients have skins that vary from normal-looking to inflamed due to rash. Read more about why this difference occur among people with lupus and the factors that induce it.

Kangaroo Shows Off Its Jacked Arms in Adorable Video; Why Are These Hopping Marsupials so Muscular?

04.22.2022 06:40 AM

A kangaroo was caught on camera trying to impress its visitors with its jacked arms. Read on to find out how kangaroos grew to become so buff.

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.

COVID-19 Severity, Death Associated With Patient Blood Type

03.07.2022 09:00 AM

A new study reveals that blood type of patients are possibly related to the severity of COVID-19 infection. Read on to know more about the latest research on coronavirus.

New DNA Test Developed for One-Time Diagnosis of Over 50 Genetic Diseases Using Nanopore Sequencing

03.07.2022 08:00 AM

Researchers revealed how a new DNA test they developed can make a one-time diagnosis of over 50 genetic diseases. Know more about this new medical breakthrough.

Genetically Modified Crops: Nanocarrier Spray Helps Achieve Better Plants

02.24.2022 14:00 PM

A new approach has been employed and applied to produce better crops. Discover the role of genetic engineering through nanocarrier spray in achieving an improved quality of plants in excessively large fields in an easy manner.

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.

Genetic Mutation From Ancient Wolves 53,000 Years Ago Made Some Dog Breeds to Have Smaller Body

01.28.2022 22:53 PM

Recent genetic study suggests that some modern-day dog breeds became tiny due to a gene mutation that could be traced back from Canids 53,000 years ago, as well as the following domestication that occurred in ancient civilizations.

Two Blood Proteins Crucial In How People Live Longer, Healthier Life and Delay Aging Identified In a New Study

01.25.2022 03:18 AM

Scientists recently identified two blood proteins that influence the length and health of people's lives.

Mass Migration During Bronze Age Found Responsible for Replacing Half of Great Britain's Ancestry; France Tops Genetic Evidence of Migrants 3,000 Years Ago

12.23.2021 23:18 PM

A new study claims that half of the ancestry in Great Britain were replaced and mixed by lineage hailing from France 3,000 years ago during the bronze age.

Genome Editing for Microbiomes Available Soon Through New CRISPR Development

12.06.2021 22:29 PM

A new study developed by the innovators of CRISPR-Cas9 presents a new community editing function for the technology, allowing genome modification of various microbes and cells efficiently through a 'shotgun' approach.

Brain's MC3R Receptor Responsible for Increased Height and Early Puberty, Study Says

11.04.2021 04:05 AM

A new study was able to identify the brain's receptor responsible for the increase growth in height and earlier puberty.

Genetic Origins of China's Ancient Mummies Discovered in Tarim Basin

10.28.2021 02:50 AM

A new study confirms the potential ancestors of the mysterious Xiaohe people in Eurasia. Eurasia holds one of the largest desert lands has a number of mummies buried beneath it.

Individuals Not Affected by COVID-19 May Have Natural Resistance Encoded in Genes

10.19.2021 07:08 AM

A new study suggests that some people may have been born with genes that could naturally resist COVID-19.

Genes in Liver Cells Discovered to Mutate During Lifetime; Could Lead to Chronic Liver Disease, Obesity, and Sugar-Related Problems

10.14.2021 06:22 AM

A new study shows that mutation in liver cells could lead to chronic liver disease, fat and sugar-related problems such obesity, and type 2 diabetes.

X Chromosome Deactivation Possible in a Novel Supercomputer Simulation

10.05.2021 02:54 AM

A new study developed a 4D modeling approach powered by supercomputer to see how RNA and chromosomes interact in a molecular but interactive perspective.

Why Are Some Twins Identical? Study Sheds Light on Mysterious DNA Epigenetics

09.30.2021 06:29 AM

Scientists have discovered a'signature' in DNA among newborns born after a fertilized egg divides, putting the notion that it happens at random to rest.