For the first time in history, a massive study of human behavior in relation to their genetic heritage is underway. This massive survey will encompass about 10,000 American citizens over a period of about 20 years. The companies that joined forces for this giant task are trying to determine if people are willing to c... |
20 October 2008
06:50 GMT |
 |
|
Recent scientific discoveries point to the fact that exons, tiny bits and fragments of DNA, play a significant role in gene regulation processes. Scientists believe that these portions of DNA strand could very well be what separates us from primates, in terms of abilities and skills. After 15 years in which they elud... |
17 October 2008
06:24 GMT |
|
|
Two new genes, along with a suspected third, are believed to have a significant influence in the formation of gout in humans. According to the latest research, the presence of all three genes in an adult body increases the risk of developing gout by more than 40 times. In other words, they have a tremendous negative ... |
1 October 2008
11:29 GMT |
|
|
A group of eight researchers has managed to carry out an interesting project - they created 7,500 original stubs and modified other 600 on Wikipedia, in order to develop a complete description of the human genome. The team has decided to introduce their initiative to the public via a scientific magazine, PloS Biology... |
11 July 2008
06:42 GMT |
|
|
Find us on Google+
