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.
Slowing Down Cancer by Activating the Circadian Clock
New research suggests we can target body clock genes to prevent tumors.
Two raven lineages that tied the knot yield evidence of ‘speciation reversal’
Birds of a feather… merge together.
Childbirth can make women’s cells age faster than smoking or obesity
Scientists discovered that having children significantly shortened telomeres (genetic markers of aging).
One tiny mutation could triple the world’s production of grain
Not bad for one gene.
Debunking some misconceptions about evolution
Sometimes, it’s good to remember that even evolution doesn’t want you to be perfect. Good enough is just fine.
Man-made: we’ve domesticated our own species
Does this make us pets?
Novel cancer ‘assassin’ discovered: Huntington’s Disease
Repetitive RNA molecules found in Huntington’s disease are toxic to cancerous cells.
The genome of the first African in Iceland has been reconstructed, without any physical remains
He lived 200 years ago.