New genomic tools improve detection of rare DNA changes
WashU Medicine researchers have verified the accuracy of genetics tools to correctly identify all the rare DNA changes…
Nanoparticle structural design improves disease biomarker detection sensitivity
A nanoparticle’s performance depends on more than what it is made of-it can also depend on how its…
Can pregnancy leave a lasting mark on biological aging?
Pregnancy may temporarily speed up the body’s biological clock, but could conceiving again before recovery is complete leave…
New computational tool simulates evolution of jumping genes
A genome contains all of the DNA of every living organism, but its contents don’t stop there –…
Scientists Finally Solve a 150-Year-Old Mystery Involving 20,000-Year-Old Remains
Scientists at Bournemouth University (BU) have solved a 150-year-old mystery by successfully identifying the ancient remains of a…
Barn Owls Conquered the Americas After an Incredible Flight Across the Atlantic
Tyto furcata – the American barn owl. Credit: Wikimedia Commons Here’s something strange about barn owls. They’re not…
Low vitamin B12 is linked to heart disease. Supplements tell a different story
Low vitamin B12 levels have been linked to cardiovascular disease, prompting researchers to examine how deficiency affects blood…
Criminals Beware: New Technology Allows Forensic Crime Scene Investigators to Capture Your DNA From Thin Air
An international research team led by Norwegian experts at Oslo University Hospital has shown that future forensic crime…
Massive study identifies genetic variants associated with five major personality traits
A massive genetic study offers one of the clearest pictures yet of how DNA contributes to personality, identifying…
Revolutionizing CRC screening: BGI genomics in latin america
Colorectal cancer (CRC) represents one of the most urgent yet addressable oncology challenges confronting Latin America (LATAM). In Mexico,…
Coalition demands Anthony Albanese stand down Anika Wells after FOI records fail to substantiate meetings she cited to justify taxpayer-funded trip
Sarah Henderson has demanded Anthony Albanese stand down Communications Minister Anika Wells after freedom of information records failed…
Researchers improve CRISPR technology for detecting HIV and other RNA viruses
Scientists have long used a powerful gene-editing tool called CRISPR to make precise changes to DNA. But a…