Laboratory-Made Fungus Is Part Human

Laboratory-Made Fungus Is Part Human

Scientists create yeast cells carrying human DNA

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 31st, 2015
The Deadly Ebola Virus Is Rapidly Mutating, Scientists Warn

The Deadly Ebola Virus Is Rapidly Mutating, Scientists Warn

Should these mutations make it possible for the virus to spread through the air, thousands more people could be infected

Rare Condition Leaves 28-Year-Old Looking like a Woman in Her 70s

Rare Condition Leaves 28-Year-Old Looking like a Woman in Her 70s

Specialists explain the odd disorder, known as Cutis laxa, caused the skin on the woman's face and neck to sag

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 31st, 2014
Ötzi the Iceman Was Genetically Predisposed to Heart Disease

Ötzi the Iceman Was Genetically Predisposed to Heart Disease

This explains why the 5,300-year-old mummy shows signs of hardened arteries

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 29th, 2014
Scientists Hope to Eradicate HIV by Causing It to Mutate Uncontrollably

Scientists Hope to Eradicate HIV by Causing It to Mutate Uncontrollably

An enhanced mutation rate would cause the virus to weaken and die out, they say

Man Takes Panorama Shot, Ends Up with the Image of a Canine Centipede

Man Takes Panorama Shot, Ends Up with the Image of a Canine Centipede

The amazing image is the result of a dog wandering into the frame of a panoramic photo

Photo of the Giant Squid Washed on Santa Monica Beach Just Another Hoax

Photo of the Giant Squid Washed on Santa Monica Beach Just Another Hoax

The photo is a satirical joke taken out of proportion

Super Cold-Resistant Cockroach Invades New York City

Super Cold-Resistant Cockroach Invades New York City

This particular species was known to live in Asia and was never seen in the US before

Mutant MERS Virus Strain Could Be Used to Manufacture a Vaccine Against the Disease

Mutant MERS Virus Strain Could Be Used to Manufacture a Vaccine Against the Disease

The strain has a mutation that prevents it from spreading to other tissues

Origins of Intelligence Revealed for the First Time

Origins of Intelligence Revealed for the First Time

The evolution of mental functions linked with brain disorders through identical genes

Resident Evil 6 Demo Now Out, Includes Three Campaigns

Resident Evil 6 Demo Now Out, Includes Three Campaigns

Gamers can play as Leon, Chris, Jake and their partners

Incoming 2012: Prototype 2

Incoming 2012: Prototype 2

A sequel that ditches the main character and focuses on the experience

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 6th, 2008
New Brain Region as Target for Treating Schizophrenia

New Brain Region as Target for Treating Schizophrenia

Researchers uncovered a new brain area that responds to treatment

Researchers Claim the Discovery of a Possible Cure for HIV

Researchers Claim the Discovery of a Possible Cure for HIV

Abzymes could be used to attack the non-mutating code of the virus

'Unicorn' Deer Spotted in Italy

'Unicorn' Deer Spotted in Italy

Genetic anomaly gives birth to single-horned deer

 
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