Dna
Tiny DNA tweak flips biological sex, researchers report
A study reports that a single nucleotide variant in the genome can make an XY individual develop as female and an XX individual develop as male.
Neanderthals who lived in Siberian cave millenia apart were distant relatives, study finds
Ancient DNA shows people partnered with dogs long before agriculture arose
Exploring identity through art at Jerusalem's Museum on the Seam
Health effects of Iranian nuclear strike on Israel: Some key insights
What could be the health impacts of an Iranian nuclear strike on Israel?
Unmarked graves reveal George Washington’s centuries-old family secrets
Genetic analysis reveals George Washington's brother Samuel's descendants, shedding light on the first president's lineage.
Beethoven had great genes, but not for beat synchronization
Henechowicz said the study does not discount that DNA contributes to people’s musical skills.
EmendoBio enters a licensing agreement for its gene editing technology with Anocca AB
People with tails? No, because of this ancient genetic mutation
It is an interesting thought experiment to ponder whether humans could have evolved with tails. The Na'vi people of "Avatar," alas, are science fiction.
First DNA study of ancient Eastern Arabians reveals protection against malaria
The discovery of the G6PD Mediterranean mutation in ancient Bahrainis suggests that many people in the region’s ancient populations may have enjoyed protection from the infectious, deadly disease.
Dog DNA detectives trace owners not scooping the poop in Italian province
Any owner who refuses the DNA profiling for their dog will face fines of 292 to 1,048 euros.
Murder victim was anonymous for 13 years - Jewish genealogists found her
“It’s kind of a miracle that this was figured out, in a lot of ways,” said Adina Newman, the co-founder of the DNA Reunion Project at the Center for Jewish History in New York City.
Ancient European DNA reveals surprising multiple sclerosis origins
The findings stemmed from research involving ancient DNA sequenced from 1,664 people from various sites across Western Europe adn Asia.
How a new genetic tool can help you track ancient relatives
The researchers applied "ancIBD" to ancient genomes from across Eurasia and found hundreds of previously undetected pairs of relatives.
