Dna
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.
BIU study reveals that origin of sleeping in humans is deduced from jellyfish, sea anemones
Rapid pandemic response: Israeli bio-chip instantly maps antibody defense
Ancient DNA reveals extreme family ties in Bronze Age southern Italy - study
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.
Israeli research could save people in Africa from deadly disease
Israeli breakthrough made in the development of a drug to treat sleeping sickness that could also work against the Leishmania parasite that affects Israel.
Cat-ching criminals with DNA from pet hairs
A single cat hair contains DNA that could link a suspect and a crime scene or a victim.
Hebrew University scientists create special ‘Telomouse’ with human-like telomeres
Caps on the ends of chromosomes are critical for maintaining genetic integrity and promoting healthy aging.
