Malaria Mutation Makes Plasmodium falciparum Invisible in Rapid Test, Contributes to 80% False Negative Test Rates

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 04.26.2024 04:34 AM

A certain mutation in malaria makes P. falciparum invisible in rapid diagnostic tests. Continue reading to learn more.

Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria Found Lurking on International Space Station Mutate To Become Functionally Distinct

04.23.2024 03:11 AM

Scientists discovered genomic, functional, and metabolic enhancements in multidrug-resistant Enterobacter bugandensis found on the International Space Station. Continue reading the article to learn more.

Antibiotics May Eventually Not Work As Bacteria Mutate, Acquire Resistance Randomly [Study]

02.23.2024 08:55 AM

Bacteria could develop antibiotic resistance even if they hadn't encountered one before. Continue reading to learn more.

Drug Safety Testing Shows Medication May Increase Mutation Rate but Curbs Virus Population [Study]

01.10.2024 02:35 AM

Drugs could increase the mutation rate but also significantly reduce the population of the virus. Continue reading to learn more about evolutionary risk and safety.

DNA Invader: Ancient Genetic Colonizer Inhabits Our Genome and Causes Disease-Causing Mutation

12.27.2023 06:40 AM

A new study reveals how an ancient genetic component makes aggressive intrusion into our genome. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Tumor Cell Mutations Might Be Linked to DNA-RNA Hybrids, Lead to Emergence of Carcinogenic Processes

11.24.2023 04:00 AM

Scientists discovered that mutations in tumor cells are frequently associated with DNA-RNA hybrids. Learn more about their discovery in this article.

Crossbreeding of Humans, Now-Extinct Species Denisovans Contributes to Mental Health Issues [Study]

11.03.2023 05:00 AM

Humans reportedly having sex to Denisovans paved the way for a mutation that led to mental health issues, according to a study. Continue reading to learn more.

Microgravity Exposure Causes Permanent Mutation in Bacteria and Allows Them To Reproduce Faster, Study Suggests

10.28.2023 02:41 AM

Some strains of bacteria can permanently mutate to be faster breeders when exposed to microgravity. Learn more about it in this article.

Highly Mutated Variant of COVID-19 Virus Puts Scientists on Alert As They Scramble To Understand How Far It Has Spread

08.22.2023 09:00 AM

A new variant of COVID-19 virus has been spotted in several countries and has put scientists on alert due to its unusually high number of mutations. Find out more about it in this article.

Engineered Bacteria Detect Mutations in Human DNA, Allowing Biosensors To Identify Tumors in the Body

08.19.2023 00:52 AM

A species of bacteria was engineered by scientists to detect the presence of tumor DNA, providing new insights in cancer therapy. Find out more about it in this article.

Ultraviolet Nail Polish Dryers Could Cause Cell Death, Cancer-Causing Mutations

01.19.2023 02:11 AM

Researchers investigated UV nail polish drying machines and found that it causes DNA damage and mutations in the human cell. Read the article to learn more.

Introducing ExtRaINSIGHT: Computer Program Uncovers Harmful History Mutation in Human Genome

12.13.2022 20:46 PM

A new computer program can uncover the harmful history of mutation in the human genome since evolution. Read on to know more about ExtRaINSIGHT.

Elevated Enzyme Activity Detected; Discovery Could Help Treat Neurodegenerative Disease [Study]

10.03.2022 22:52 PM

PKCγ is an enzyme regulating other proteins in Purkinje cells. This discovery may give way to potentially treat neurodegenerative diseases. Read to know more.

AI Used in Identifying Genomic Tradeoffs in Mutation Brought About Human Evolution

09.20.2022 09:00 AM

Scientists are using artificial intelligence (AI) to study the human genome to determine which mutations were favored and which were only hitchhikers. Read the article to learn more.

Genetic Mutations Found in Astronaut Blood Due to Spaceflight, Will This Risk Their Health?

09.08.2022 09:30 AM

New research shows that astronauts undergo DNA mutation due to their spaceflight mission. Continue reading to know more about this new findings.

Evolution Theory: Mutated CD33 Receptor Found in Homo Sapiens Influenced by Gonorrhea

07.19.2022 10:30 AM

Researchers found a set of human gene mutations that were responsible for protecting older people against dementia and cognitive decline. Continue reading to know more about the evolutionary theory of the mutation.

The GOAT of All Goats: Long-Eared Kid Has Become a Social Media Star in Pakistan and May Become a Guinness Title Holder

07.07.2022 07:35 AM

Simba, the baby goat with a 19-inch ear, was born in Karachi, Pakistan two weeks ago and has shot to fame on social media. Check out how he had such extraordinary long ears in this article.

Monkeypox Might Have Evolved Faster Than Expected With More Than 50 Infectious Mutations Not Seen Before

06.26.2022 03:22 AM

A new study suggests that the monkeypox virus might have mutated faster than previous estimates. Read more about the findings and what it means for the future of the current monkeypox outbreak.

2,000 Generations E. Coli Experiment Might Have Solved an Evolutionary Debate

06.16.2022 14:00 PM

A bacteria experiment might have provided the solution that ends the long-running debate about the greatest factor of biological evolution. Read more about the investigation and what the scientists found.

Blue-Eyed People Share One Ancestor That Developed the Mutation 6,000 to 10,000 Years Ago

04.15.2022 06:07 AM

Blue eyes may be the second most common eye color, but scientists say that they all come from a single ancestor that developed a mutation. Read the article to find out more.

WHO Says COVID-19 Pandemic “Far From Over" As Virus Remains Evolving

03.10.2022 07:40 AM

Pandemic is far from over, according to the World Health Organization despite a drop in the number of cases globally. Find out the reason the WHO has said so.