The discovery stands to change our understanding of the Roman fishing industry and the history of two endangered whale species.
What are the steps of DNA replication
DNA replication is the basis for biological inheritance.
Scientists find 22,000 year-old giant panda belonging to a distinct long-lost lineage
The lazy panda has a richer story than you’d think.
Understanding the Pros and Cons of DNA Testing
What you need to know before testing your DNA.
Icelanders went through drastic genetic changes since the island was colonized
A lot has changed in the past 10 centuries — including genetics.
Wearing glasses might really mean you’re smarter, new study finds
Glasses can drastically change a person’s appearance.
Genes of living descendents might solve mystery of the Inca Empire’s origin
Myths surrounding the founding of the Inca might not only be true — they also seem to be linked.
Weight gain is mostly controlled by what you eat — not genetics
This is good news, because it means we can change things.
This fungus senses gravity using a gene it borrowed from bacteria
Don’t mind me, just borrowing some genes to make gravity-sensing crystals. Sorry, what?
Scientists confirm weird ‘knot-shaped’ DNA structure in human cells for the first time
Forget the double-helix for a second — there are other, more interesting DNA structures out there.
Humans and chimp brains may have a turbo-charged fight-or-flight response
Such adaptations could form the evolutionary roots of human warfare.
Scientists pinpoint genes that give us our hair color
Women have lighter hair then men, on average — and researchers can now know what your hair color is after a simple DNA sample.
Wild yeast likely evolved in China, reveals genetic sequencing of over 1,000 strains
Their results point to East Asia (China) as the yeast’s area of origin.
The Yangtze river porpoise, unique for living in freshwater, has special genetic adaptations
The purpoise of the study was to learn more about the genetics of this unique cetacean.
Almost 40% of at-home DNA tests are inaccurate, scientists warn
At-home DNA tests are used to offer information about one’s ancestors, risks of certain diseases, and other traits, such as eye color.
Sudden infant death syndrome linked to a rare genetic mutation
Researchers believe a rare mutation associated with breathing muscles is the cause of SIDS.
Surreal, six-inch mummy with an elongated skull finally described by scientists
Spoiler alert: not an alien.
New method developed to stop bacteria from sharing antibiotic resistance genes
No multiplayer-evolution any longer, pleasethankyou!
Researchers develop nanospears that can transport DNA to cells with pinpoint accuracy
This new technique is less harmful to the cells and more efficient than other non-viral DNA transfer techniques.
A year in space — it really changes your genes
There’s no need to panic, but these aren’t exactly happy news.