Neither perfect genetics nor a miracle diet—the real secret to longevity could lie in your immune system
When looking at headlines about an ancient, century-old person, most of us think “Well, that’s genetics right there”.…
Deletion Mutants Reveal DivIVA Gene Impact on Cell Length
Recent research conducted by Parwin and Srivastava has opened new avenues in our understanding of bacterial morphology, particularly…
3-Year-Old Weighed 100 Lbs. Due to a Genetic Condition That Left Him ‘Crying and Wanting to Eat Nonstop’ (Exclusive)
NEED TO KNOW Benjamin Freitag was always hungry as a child, even after meals, and weighed nearly 100…
Ancient ‘junk’ DNA revealed as key players in human genome regulation
A study conducted by researchers from Japan, China, Canada, and the U.S. found that DNA once considered “junk”…
Ancient viral DNA may play a key role in early human development, new study suggests
The human genome is made up of 23 pairs of chromosomes, the biological blueprints that make humans ……
Almost immune to cancer and over 390 different genes: the unique characteristics of the Chernobyl dogs.
The Chernobyl nuclear disaster in 1986 forever transformed the ecosystem of the region. The explosion of reactor 4…
Ancient viral DNA may play a key role in early human development, new study suggests
Facebook Tweet Email Link The human genome is made up of 23 pairs of chromosomes, the biological blueprints…
Genetic Testing May Reduce Chemotherapy Side Effects for Patients With GI Cancers
For patients with gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, chemotherapy can sometimes cause severe, even life-threatening side effects in those who…
Pangenome analysis of Liriodendron reveals presence/absence variations associated with growth traits | BMC Plant Biology
Construction of Liriodendron linear pangenome A total of 24 accessions were used to construct the Liriodendron pangenome: 22…
Healthy babies born from DNA of three people to prevent inherited diseases
LONDON — Eight healthy babies were born in Britain with the help of an experimental technique that uses…
Shrinking Cod: How Humans Are Impacting the Evolution of Species
For centuries, codfish in the Baltic Sea, which lies between Sweden and Eastern Europe, have been a regional…
DNA Differences in Great White Sharks Have Instigated an Unsolved Mystery
A genetic mystery in white sharks (formerly great white sharks) has stumped scientists for over 20 years. Between…