‘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.
Natives of Indonesia can dive up to 70 meters thanks to a genetic adaptation.
Ancient peoples seem to have mingled much more than thought possible.
There's more than one way to "design" babies. Should we be worried?
Bacteria don’t have sex to reproduce; they use it to stay alive and healthy.
Two studies found genetic-based changes in the cervix that can detect other cancers.
Exercising was shown to give elderly mice the muscles of those much younger.
The protective gene was passed onto us by an ancient human species.
The new variant has 46 mutations making it more vaccine-resistant and infectious.
This could be a major boon for animal welfare.
The genetic changes that drive the emergence of skin cancer seem to be caused by environmental factors.
Around half of patients are resistant to our current treatment options.
We're learning more and more about how the virus spreads, and how our own bodies help that process.
"If you gave me your shoe, I could tell you with about 90% accuracy the city you came from," the ...
Still a ways to go, but it’s an important step.
The comparison could help us bring penicillin up to scratch.
Send some my way too, please!
Understanding how genetics influences problem drinking can help us help those at risk.
So far, the method is just a “tool for exploration”.
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