Africa’s DNA Mystery: Tracing Humanity’s Forgotten Lineages in the Namib Desert
DNA research from human populations believed to be uncontactable or extinct helps probe the deep genetic structure of Africa. Africa is the birthplace of modern…
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New Research Reveals That Butterflies and Moths Share Ancient “Blocks” of DNA
New research indicates that butterflies and moths share “blocks” of DNA dating back more than 200 million years. Researchers from the Universities of Exeter (UK),…
DNA Breakthrough – How Genetic Shedding Unveils Species Secrets
Ecologists have shown that the genetic material that species shed into their environments can reveal not only the presence of the species but also a…
The Aquatic Network: Freshwater Connectivity Transports eDNA Through the Landscape
A study revealed the potential of environmental DNA (eDNA) in tracking freshwater biodiversity, with the movement of water influencing eDNA transport. Research in Canada’s lakes…
Pioneering Genetics Research: Male Sex Chromosome Finally Deciphered
A global team of scientists has fully sequenced the Y chromosome, enhancing our understanding of male development, fertility, and genetically-linked diseases. The chromosome associated with…
DNA Danger: Physicists Expose Fat Droplets’ Hidden Threat
Fat serves as an essential component of the human body, functioning not only as an energy storage and release mechanism but also playing pivotal roles…
Y Not? The Full Story Behind Sequencing Humanity’s Most Elusive Chromosome
The Telomere-to-Telomere consortium has fully sequenced the Y chromosome, uncovering 41 new genes and adding 30 million new bases to the human genome. This breakthrough…
Researchers Successfully Extract Ancient DNA From 2,900-Year-Old Clay Brick
The National Museum of Denmark is currently home to a clay brick from the palace of the Neo-Assyrian king Ashurnasirpal II, situated in the ancient…
Complete Human Y Chromosome Sequence Assembled for the First Time
New sequence reveals genomic factors in fertility, including sperm production. An international research team has generated the first truly complete sequence of a human Y chromosome,…
Discovering the Genetic Secrets of Immunity – Scientists Are Bringing Extinct Molecules Back to Life
Researchers have delved into molecular “de-extinction,” studying ancient genomes for potential antibiotics. Their work unearthed antimicrobial molecules from Neanderthals and Denisovans, challenging traditional notions of…
Decoding Lifespan: New DNA Research Unveils Secrets of Aging
UCLA scientists lead groundbreaking studies on mammalian aging and life span. Researchers from the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine and UCLA Health led an…
Ancient DNA Reveals African Roots of American Cattle
While many associate cattle with iconic American imagery such as cowboys, cattle drives, and vast ranches, these animals were not native to the American continents….
Global Genomes: Scientists Rewrite the Story of Human Genetics
University of Washington School of Medicine researchers played key roles in several aspects of a new genomic reference collection representing greater human population diversity. UW…
The “Lost City of the Incas” – Ancient DNA Sheds Light on Machu Picchu’s Past
Who lived at Machu Picchu at its height? New research, recently published in the journal Science Advances, leverages ancient DNA to unveil the origins of…
Scientists Create New Material Five Times Lighter and Four Times Stronger Than Steel
Researchers have developed a highly robust material with an extremely low density by constructing a structure using DNA and subsequently coating it in glass. Materials…
Researchers Capture Atomic View of Synthetic DNA
Researchers at West Virginia University are now able to observe synthetic DNA at the atomic level, providing insights into potential structural modifications that could augment…
DNA Origami Nanostructures: Reprogramming the Shape of Virus Capsids To Advance Biomedicine
Proteins that encapsulate viruses can be molded into defined shapes using DNA and RNA origami nanostructures. Bioengineers have discovered a method to customize the size…
Why Does Eating Foods Cooked at High Temperatures Increase Cancer Risk? Stanford Scientists Discover Surprising New Reason Why
Scientists have recently uncovered a surprising and potentially important reason why eating foods frequently cooked at high temperatures, such as red meat and deep-fried fare,…
