Humans Hunted Moa Birds to Extinction, Genetic Study Confirms

Humans Hunted Moa Birds to Extinction, Genetic Study Confirms

Experts say the extinction occurred around 600 years ago

DNA Test Results in Michael Jackson Paternity Scandal Blasted as Fake

DNA Test Results in Michael Jackson Paternity Scandal Blasted as Fake

The DNA lab that carried out the tests doesn't exist and its logo is stolen from a movie

Evolution of RNA Finally Explained

Evolution of RNA Finally Explained

New theory provides potential explanation for ribonucleic acid

Caribou Herds Will Not Be Able to Adapt to Climate Change

Caribou Herds Will Not Be Able to Adapt to Climate Change

The conclusion belongs to a genetic investigation of the species

Jolla Phones Generally Available via DNA Stores in Finland Starting Tomorrow

Jolla Phones Generally Available via DNA Stores in Finland Starting Tomorrow

Those who pre-ordered will be able to grab their phones through the carrier's stores

John Lennon's Clone Made with Tooth DNA May Be a Possibility in 2040

John Lennon's Clone Made with Tooth DNA May Be a Possibility in 2040

Doctor Michael Zuk bought one of Lennon's teeth in 2011 with $32,000 (€23,286)

DNA Nanorobot Can Deliver Drugs to Specified Targets

DNA Nanorobot Can Deliver Drugs to Specified Targets

The molecular machine was developed by Danish researchers

Enhancer DNA Element That Promotes Leukemia Identified

Enhancer DNA Element That Promotes Leukemia Identified

Experts say they will soon be able to target it with new drugs

Bacteria Can Harvest DNA from the World

Bacteria Can Harvest DNA from the World

The genetic material is then included in the organism's own genome

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 15th, 2013
Dogs May Have Been Domesticated in Europe

Dogs May Have Been Domesticated in Europe

The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation

Advanced Synthetic Molecular System Developed at Oxford

Advanced Synthetic Molecular System Developed at Oxford

The research could pave the way for other self-assembling systems

Innovative Nanopatches Could Replace Damaged Bone

Innovative Nanopatches Could Replace Damaged Bone

The device can also be used to regenerate missing bone

Yeti Is a Cross Between a Polar Bear and a Brown One, Oxford Researcher Says

Yeti Is a Cross Between a Polar Bear and a Brown One, Oxford Researcher Says

Professor Bryan Sykes believes he has solved the mystery surrounding Yeti

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 14th, 2013
Gene Makes People More Vulnerable to Depression, Scientists Claim

Gene Makes People More Vulnerable to Depression, Scientists Claim

Evidence suggests that this gene affects the way people see and experience the world

  • Systems
  • By Sebastian Pop
  • October 3rd, 2013
DNA Computer Can Both Annihilate Cancer and Annihilate Humanity Through Disease

DNA Computer Can Both Annihilate Cancer and Annihilate Humanity Through Disease

It relies on small strands of DNA and microRNA for amazing medical techniques

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 1st, 2013
“Promiscuous” Microbes in Antarctica's Deep Lake Swap DNA to Survive

“Promiscuous” Microbes in Antarctica's Deep Lake Swap DNA to Survive

The environment these microorganisms inhabit is very harsh, researchers say

Watch: Video Details What Chromosomes Really Look Like

Watch: Video Details What Chromosomes Really Look Like

Chromosomes aren't X-shaped, have a fairly messy appearance

 
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