‘Sea nomads’ evolved abnormally large spleens to dive to unheard-of depths
Natives of Indonesia can dive up to 70 meters thanks to a genetic adaptation.
Tag: genetics
Ancient peoples in South America had both Denisovan and Neanderthal DNA — and we have no clue how it got there
Ancient peoples seem to have mingled much more than thought possible.
Designer babies may be coming soon. Here’s why this matters
There's more than one way to "design" babies. Should we be worried?
Your microbiota will be having non-stop sex this Valentine’s Day
Bacteria don’t have sex to reproduce; they use it to stay alive and healthy.
Pap tests could one day tell women if they have breast or ovarian cancer
Two studies found genetic-based changes in the cervix that can detect other cancers.
Study on mice: Exercising later in life can keep your muscles young
Exercising was shown to give elderly mice the muscles of those much younger.
Scientists identify the specific gene that protects against severe COVID-19
The protective gene was passed onto us by an ancient human species.
New COVID variant identified in France — but experts say we shouldn’t fear it
The new variant has 46 mutations making it more vaccine-resistant and infectious.
New gene-editing technology creates single-sex mice
This could be a major boon for animal welfare.
We’re getting a better idea of how moles turn into melanoma, and environment is key
The genetic changes that drive the emergence of skin cancer seem to be caused by environmental factors.
We’ve identified the genetic roots of OCD, pointing the way towards new treatments
Around half of patients are resistant to our current treatment options.
We’ve identified a gene variant that seems to make people immune to the effects of COVID — but not to catching the virus
We're learning more and more about how the virus spreads, and how our own bodies help that process.
Different cities have their own microbial fingerprint, a global study reports
"If you gave me your shoe, I could tell you with about 90% accuracy the city you came from," the ...
Genetically modified grass saves soils destroyed by military target practice
GMOs to the rescue!
PTSD seems to be tied to gene expression changes in the brain
Still a ways to go, but it’s an important step.
Scientists sequence genome of Fleming’s original penicillin-producing fungus
The comparison could help us bring penicillin up to scratch.
Millions of genetically-modified mosquitoes will be deployed to save Floridians from bites
Send some my way too, please!
New study furthers our understanding of how genetics influence heavy drinking
Understanding how genetics influences problem drinking can help us help those at risk.
Researchers reprogram cells to build artificial structures
So far, the method is just a “tool for exploration”.