Man Finds Out He Has 98% More Neanderthal Genes Than Average Person After DNA Test

Medicine & Technology Apr 29, 2024

A man from Canada who wanted to confirm his European ancestry discovered that he had a lot of Neanderthal genes. Continue reading to learn the full story.

Indestructible Tardigrades Survive Radiation by Ramping Up Production of DNA Repair Genes

Apr 17, 2024

Tardigrades withstand ionizing radiation that would create other creatures by increasing the synthesis of DNA repair genes. Continue reading to learn more.

George Washington’s Family Members Identified From Unmarked, Fragmentary Bones Using DNA Test [Study]

Apr 02, 2024

Researchers identified George Washington's ancestors using a DNA test from unmarked bones. Continue reading to learn more.

Electric Eels Could Alter DNA Using Gene Transfer via Intense Electrical Pulses [Study]

Dec 07, 2023

Electric eels have the ability to alter the DNA of those around them by using electrical pulses, according to a new study. Continue reading to learn more.

DNA Analysis of Mummified Remains Found in Peru ‘Definitely Not Human’: Report

Dec 03, 2023

The DNA analysis of corpses found in Peru revealed they were not humans. Continue reading to learn more.

Robotics Bring Back Extinct Species Not With DNA But Engineering [Study]

Nov 19, 2023

A group of engineers and paleontologists created a robot that mimics an extinct echinoderm. Continue reading to learn more.

Dancing DNA: Novel Method Enhances Nucleic Acid Detection Sensitivity by 100 Times

Oct 05, 2023

Researchers have achieved a breakthrough in biomedical engineering with a new method in detecting DNA with enhanced sensitivity. Learn more about it in this article.

PUCH Enzyme Helps Fight Parasitic DNA in Human Genomes, Offers Key in Detecting and Preventing Infections

Oct 03, 2023

A new enzyme was discovered which plays an important role in preventing the spread of parasitic DNA in our genomes. Read the article to find out more.

Bats Could Be Key to Curing Cancer; Mammal Has Anticancer Genes, Proteins Link to DNA Repair

Sep 22, 2023

Bats are the most dangerous and promising animal to our health. Continue reading to learn more.

Endangered Kākāpō Parrots Endemic to New Zealand Have Had Their Genomes Sequenced; DNA Could Help Save Flightless Birds From Extinction

Aug 29, 2023

Kākāpō parrots are critically endangered and a team of conservationists are already making steps to save them from extinction. Continue reading to know the full story.

Genetic Mechanisms Play a Role in Dietary Preference; Sweet Tooth Could Be Blamed to DNA

Jul 24, 2023

Your inclination to consume sweets may be genetically hardware in your DNA. Read more to know the details.

DNA Analysis of 2 Geographically Separated Octopus Populations Reveals History, Issues Grave Warning About Antarctica

Jun 16, 2023

DNA from octopuses geographically separated revealed a frightening future for Antarctica. Continue reading to learn why.

Synthetic vs Conventional DNA: Scientists Investigate Which Has More Potential in Supporting Darwinian Evolution

Jun 05, 2023

A group of scientists investigated the potential of hachimoji DNA in initiating mutation and compared it with the ability of conventional DNA in supporting Darwinian evolution. Learn more about it in this article.

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.

Real-Life Jurassic Park: Scientists Will Use Extinct Beasts' DNA to Bring Back Tasmanian Tiger, Woolly Mammoth But Not Tyrannosaurus Rex

Feb 04, 2023

Scientists are creating an actual Jurassic Park using the DNA of extinct animals, but tyrannosaurus rex is not among them. Read the article to know the full story.