Human Height Influenced by Specified Genes in Growth Plates During Early Childhood

Medicine & Technology Aug 04, 2021

A new study identified the specific genes responsible for the human height and skeletal regulation.

AI Innovation 'AlphaFold' May Lead to Human Proteome Revolution!

Jul 22, 2021

DeepMind and EMBL developed a new AI-powered 3D modeling system to predict protein structures for future biological and medical studies. The protein modeling system, AlphaFold, will be free for public usage.

How The Transcription Factor Guides the DNA in Specialized Cell Development

Jul 20, 2021

Across all the cells in our body is a copy of the DNA - the blueprint that determines how each cell develops to create a unique you. A common question is how does it differentiate between the various forms and functions of the 37 trillion cells in each of us.

1,600-Year-Old Sheep Mummy Reveals Husbandry Practices in Ancient Iran

Jul 14, 2021

An international collaboration of archaeologists and geneticists examined the remains of a 1,600-year-old sheep mummy from Chehrābād in Zanjian Province, revealing important details about ancient Iran as well as the effect of natural mummification processes.

Genetic Markers That Control Sunflower Oil Traits Discovered in New Study

Jul 13, 2021

A study between Russian and American researchers revealed how specific genetic markers can help predict the composition of sunflower oil.

Mr. Frosty Inspires Discovery: Leopard Geckos Got Bright Colors from Cancer Gene

Jul 05, 2021

A California pet shop began breeding Mr. Frosty, one of the hundreds of "Lemon Frost" Leopard Geckos that has since spiked in popularity, and in price - and scientists have discovered where these lizards got its bright and unusual pigmentation.

CRISPR Trial Successful Against Transthyretin Amyloidosis, Treats the Untreatable

Jul 02, 2021

A news study involving gene editing uses CRISPR to treat an untreatable disease that concerns the liver.

Males in a Population: Towards Healthy Genetics, Less Mutations

Jun 28, 2021

Among animal populations, it has been observed that only a few males are needed to keep the numbers healthy and fertilize all the females. However, a new study shows that they are also important for keeping the gene pool healthy and keeping bad mutations away.

A Unique You: What Your Parents Add to Your Genes Aside from DNA

Jun 21, 2021

The branch of biology called epigenetics aims to understand how a person's environment, behavior, and a host of other factors affect the function and behavior of his or her genes - and a new study helps shed light on one of its mysteries.

Aggression of Small Dogs Might be Due to Genetics, Fear, and Owner Behavior

Jun 08, 2021

Scientists theorize that the reason behind small dogs' aggression lies in owners' infantilization of the breed and genetics.

Virus-Resistant Tomatoes: TomaTech Cracks Code Against ToBRFV

May 16, 2021

In a major breakthrough, tomato seed company TomaTech has cracked the code that could lead to tomatoes becoming resistant against the ToBRFV.

National DNA Day 2021: How to Join the Celebration and Some Important Facts About the Double Helix Structure

Apr 25, 2021

National DNA Day 2021 is an important celebration of scientific discovery. It is worthy to celebrate as it commemorates the discovery of the double-helix structure of DNA in 1953 and the Human Genome's Project's completion in 2003.

Why Is Florida Releasing Genetically Modified Mosquitoes? Experts Explain Why

Apr 17, 2021

The EPA approved Oxitec’s mosquitoes for release this spring. They said GM mosquitoes are successful in reducing disease spread.

Is CRISPR Having a Problem? Why Does it Hack DNAs it Wasn’t Supposed to Touch?

Apr 12, 2021

Researchers can now control gene expressions with high specificity while leaving the sequence of the DNA unchanged.

Did Early Europeans Regularly Mated with Neanderthals?

Apr 07, 2021

DNA recovered from a woman fossil in Bulgaria showed traces of Neanderthal ancestry, indicating regular interbreeding.