Entomologists Reconstruct Evolutionary History of Millipedes
Two elusive groups of millipedes, Siphoniulida and Siphonocryptida, were the last missing pieces in the evolutionary history of…
New DNA test improves diagnosis of rare genetic disorders
A new test provides a much more complete picture of DNA than current standard diagnostics and leads to…
Interspecies blastocyst complementation generates generates rat-derived kidneys in mice
Kidney transplantation remains the most effective treatment for end-stage kidney disease, yet a severe shortage of donor organs…
Study: Cave Lions were Distinct Species that Occasionally Bred with Ancestors of Today’s Lions
The extinct Eurasian cave lion (Panthera spelaea) and today’s African and Asian lions (Panthera leo) belong to separate…
Silver nanoparticles enable precise DNA cutting and assembly
DNA is composed of long chains that act as the blueprint for living organisms. In genetic engineering, scientists…
Scientists reveal how cGAS-STING fuels brain inflammation and neurodegeneration
A major immune pathway once known for detecting DNA damage is now being linked to brain aging, glial…
Low blood pressure shows strongest link to Alzheimer’s disease
Numerous types of cardiovascular disease and CVD risk factors were linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease,…
Secret to Sloths’ Slow Life May Lie in Ancient ‘Jumping Genes’
Along with armadillos and anteaters, sloths are members of Xenarthra, the only clade of placental mammals to have…
Scientists Uncover Surprising Secrets of a Mysterious Man Buried in Finland 400 Years Ago
A centuries-old burial near Lake Kitka belonged to a man genetically linked to Sámi populations who likely spent…
Massive genetic study uncovers new insights into anxiety risk
A study led by researchers at King’s College London and QIMR Berghofer medical research institute analysed genetic data…
Brazil launches genetic screening project for prospective parents
In the coming weeks, the Human Genome and Stem Cell Research Center (HUG-CELL) will begin recruiting participants for the “Our…
Tiny Genetic Change Turns Female Mice Into Males, Scientists Discover
One DNA-letter change in non-coding DNA caused female mice to develop as males, revealing how regulatory DNA can…