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New study points to genetic ‘Achilles’ Heel’ in cancer cells

Researchers explained to TPS-IL that the same genetic machinery that allows tumors to grow at extremely high speed may also damage their DNA, exposing new vulnerabilities for future treatments.

3d illustration of cancer cells on background of DNA strands.
THE NATURAL HABITAT of Cassiopea andromeda in the Gulf of Aqaba, Eilat.

BIU study reveals that origin of sleeping in humans is deduced from jellyfish, sea anemones

Biotech Breakthrough Lets Doctors Track Immunity in Minutes

Rapid pandemic response: Israeli bio-chip instantly maps antibody defense

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Ancient DNA reveals extreme family ties in Bronze Age southern Italy - study


Ancient Egyptian potter lived into his 60s, genome sequencing reveals

His remains were preserved in a clay pot, enabling the first successful sequencing of ancient Egyptian DNA.

 Ancient Egyptian potter lived into his 60s, genome sequencing reveals.

Study reveals caffeine enhances DNA repair and stress response in cells, potentially slowing aging

Study reveals caffeine enhances DNA repair and stress response in cells, potentially slowing aging.

 Coffee could reverse aging, say Queen Mary University scientists.

DNA analysis reveals 9,000-years-old women-led society in Turkey

Study finds women and girls were key figures in Neolithic settlement, with maternal lineage shaping household burials.

 DNA analysis reveals 9,000-years-old women-led society in Turkey.

Viking Age dogs in Finland were locally bred, new DNA study finds

Ancient DNA shows no evidence of imported dogs in Luistari burials.

 Viking Age dogs in Finland were locally bred, new DNA study finds. Illustration.

Scientists create mice with two fathers that produce healthy offspring

Researchers used epigenome engineering and CRISPR to reprogram sperm DNA, allowing embryos to develop with only fathers.

 Scientists create mice with two fathers that produce healthy offspring.

DNA test links blood on 'weeping' Madonna to mystic who claims to multiply gnocchi, pizza

Vatican declares alleged Trevignano apparitions non-supernatural.

 Blood on ‘weeping’ Madonna. Illustration.

DNA analysis reveals 4,500-year-old maternal society in China

The Fujia site shows two maternal clans linked by marriage, suggesting that nearly 5,000 years ago, women may have played a central role in governance and social cohesion.

 DNA analysis reveals 4,500-year-old maternal society in China.

'Dragon Man' skull identified as Denisovan through DNA analysis

Thanks to the well-preserved Harbin skull, we finally know what Denisovans looked like.

 'Dragon Man' skull identified as Denisovan through DNA analysis.

Dozens of Israeli children develop malignant tumors from sperm donor

The Health Ministry issued an unusual warning following the discovery of a sperm donor who carried a rare syndrome that increases the risk of many types of cancer in offspring.

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Breakthrough DNA study reveals unknown ancient humans in Colombia

Geneticist Casas-Vargas: "That genetic traces of the original population disappear completely is unusual, especially in South America".

 Breakthrough DNA study reveals unknown ancient humans in Colombia.