Neanderthal Gene Increases Risk of Severe COVID-19

MEDICINE & HEALTH 10.01.2020 08:00 AM

A new study has found that a genetic variant responsible for increased risks of severe COVID-19 is almost identical to those found in a Neanderthal ancestor from southern Europe.

Mutations That Affect Aging May Be More Common Than Previously Thought

09.30.2020 08:20 AM

A study conducted on fruit flies reveals that there might be more mutations that affect aging than scientists previously thought.

Genetic Composition of Social Environment Influences Behavior Among Zebrafish

09.23.2020 08:40 AM

A team of researchers studied the role of oxytocin and social environment in the social behavior using zebrafish as a model organism.

DNA Evidence From Viking Burials Reveal How They Spread Throughout Europe

09.17.2020 09:41 AM

The Vikings were a people feared by many for their raids, piracy, and violence. However, new DNA evidence shows that not all Vikings came from Scandinavia as previously thought. Geneticists discover how widespread the Vikings had been all over Europe.

California Cougars Are Showing Genetic, Physical Distortions

09.12.2020 08:30 AM

Biologists from the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area discovered cougars with physical distortions due to low genetic diversity in the region. Conservationalists and organizations have started a campaign to protect the wildlife species.

Parabon Nanolabs Faces Controversy for Using Supposedly Private DNA Database to Identify Criminals

09.10.2020 07:40 AM

Parabon Nanolabs was the most famous forensic-genetics company worldwide using DNA to track down offenders, but controversy has turned its world upside down.

Scientists Warn Human Genome Editing Might Introduce Unwanted Genetic Defects

09.03.2020 22:45 PM

Fertility experts reported that editing genes of embryos are not yet safe in humans and should only be used to treat serious single-gene diseases, such as cystic fibrosis.

Are You a Lefty? Scientists Explain Why Only 10% of People Are Left-Handed

08.10.2020 07:00 AM

A person might be born either a left-handed or a right-handed. However, their ratio is not the same as there are more right-handed than left-handed people. But why is that?

Scientists Unveil the Complex and 'Highly Unusual' Genetics of Tuataras

08.05.2020 22:44 PM

Tuataras are some of the oldest living species that have existed since the time of the dinosaurs. Researchers from New Zealand and Australia were surprised to discover just how complex the tuatara genome is and its rightful place in the tree of life.

Scientists Trace Lineage of the COVID Virus in Bats

07.31.2020 06:00 AM

The virus that has caused the global coronavirus pandemic might have been brewing in bats for the past 40 to 70 years, a new study suggests.

Italian Island Mysteriously Spared from COVID-19

07.27.2020 10:20 AM

Experts are baffled how an island in Italy, one of the countries with record-high coronavirus cases, could have been spared from the deadly virus. Could genes have something to do with this mystery or was it pure luck?

Meet 'Gastruloid': The First Human Embryo-like Model From Stem Cells That Could Soon Save Many Babies From Developing Birth Defects

06.11.2020 09:42 AM

Scientists create the first embryo-like model from human stem cells. Geneticists can use this new blueprint to understand congenital disabilities and genetic diseases better.

Genetic Studies on Ancient Caribbean Inhabitants Reveal a Mosaic of History Contrary to Traditional Research

06.05.2020 10:16 AM

The Caribbean's current diversity was traditionally believed to have singular origins. New research shows that their history is, in fact, a mosaic. of ancestries, cultures, and origins.

Can Faith and Science Co-exist? Former Atheist Dr. Francis Collins Believes they Can

05.29.2020 09:04 AM

Dr. Jim Denison honors Dr. Francis Collins' life as one of the world's greatest scientists whose faith is the foundation of all his work

Scientists Uncover Genes that are Key to Health and Survival: Parkinson's Disease as a Case in Point

05.27.2020 23:06 PM

Genetic studies determine gene variations and mutations which can be 'turned off' for health and survival.

Problematic Alcoholics Share 29 Distinct Genes That Explain Drinking Behaviors: Study

05.27.2020 05:45 AM

A meta-analysis of genetic data on 435,000 Europeans revealed 19 new independent genetic risk factors and confirmed 10 risk factors from previous research on problematic alcohol use that was shared by alcoholic people.

Our Love-Hate Relationship with Coffee Explained

03.10.2020 07:31 AM

Coffee drinking is linked to genes and the environment according to a new study. (Photo : Pixabay)A smile for every cup of coffee Every morning many people would drink coffee to wake them up and get ready to start their day.

Inbreeding Among Royals: 14 Monarchs Who Experienced the Side Effects of Incest

01.07.2020 01:07 AM

The things they do to maintain power and prestige. It may seem taboo today, but before, monarchs will do anything -- and we mean, anything -- to preserve their power and one of the ways they did this was to marry within the family.

Climate Change Causes Red Deer Species to Give Birth at an Earlier Time

11.12.2019 07:03 AM

Because of climate change and its effects on the present environmental conditions, changes can be observed in the distribution of phenotypic traits or the observable and measurable trait of an individual. Finding answers as to how these mechanisms are responsible for the changes has proven to be difficult.

Efficient Gene Silencing is Now Possible: Thanks To Gold-DNA Nanosunflowers

11.07.2019 07:45 AM

A group of reserachers discovered a gene silencing process that help with effictive and efficient delivery of genes. This process, made effective by a gold DNA nanosunflower, can help cure HIV, infertility and even cancer.

Genetic Mutation May Help Understand Autism

07.22.2019 09:12 AM

Understanding the genetic mutation that happens in humans is vital in understanding what could be causing autism and how to deal with it.