- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 13th, 2015
Ancient Viruses That We Carry in Our Body Likely Make Us Smarter
Study finds millions of years old inherited viruses are probably to thank for our dynamic, multifaceted brain
- Science
- By Laura Sinpetru
- November 17th, 2014
Cloning a Woolly Mammoth Is an Actual, Ongoing Science Project
Brainiacs are now trying to make heads or tails of the species' genome with the help of a 40,000-year-old corpse
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 25th, 2014
Just 8.2% of Human DNA Actually Does Something, the Rest Is “Junk”
Researchers study mutations in the genetic code to pin down functional DNA
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 14th, 2014
Blood Cancer More Genetically-Diverse than Thought
The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 20th, 2013
Cancer's True Genetic Diversity Uncovered in New Study
An innovative method allows scientists new insight into this condition
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 12th, 2013
Certain DNA Snippets Control the Development of Human Traits
Experts find areas of the genetic code that makes our species human
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 27th, 2013
The Forefather of All Horses Roamed the Earth 4 Million Years Ago
DNA dating back to over 560,000 years ago helps rewrite the history of the horse family
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- August 31st, 2012
Your Internet Addiction May Be Genetic
Gene variant found to favor Internet, tobacco addictions, among others
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- August 22nd, 2012
Genetic Underpinnings of Diabetes Nearly Deciphered
An additional 10 genes involved in the disease have been discovered
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- June 15th, 2012
MRSA Can Be Tracked Using Whole Genome Sequencing Techniques
Researchers say they can obtain a view of spreading infections nearly in real time
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- April 3rd, 2012
Personalized Cancer Treatments Made Possible by DNA Sequencing
New approach to treating this array of conditions developed
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- September 19th, 2011
Instance of Co-Evolution Spotted in Humans and Chimps
The species display similar methylation and gene sequences
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Smaranda Biliuti
- January 14th, 2011
Transgenic Chickens Against Avian Flu Epidemics
- Nature
- By Smaranda Biliuti
- December 22nd, 2010