Chromosomes Are Not X-Shaped, Researchers Say

Chromosomes Are Not X-Shaped, Researchers Say

First ever 3D portrait of chromosomes shows they are more complex than thought

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 12th, 2013
Jurassic Park Will Never Happen in Real Life

Jurassic Park Will Never Happen in Real Life

Scientists dismiss claims that DNA from insects could be used to recreate dinosaurs

  • CPU
  • By Sebastian Pop
  • September 10th, 2013
Stanford Uses DNA to Shape Graphene into Super Transistors

Stanford Uses DNA to Shape Graphene into Super Transistors

Since the limit of silicon potential will be reached rather soon, new solutions are needed

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 30th, 2013
Scientists Make Mice Live 20% Longer by Toying with Their DNA

Scientists Make Mice Live 20% Longer by Toying with Their DNA

Despite living longer, the rodents develop several health issues

James DiMaggio DNA Test Required, Family Claims He Fathered Hannah Anderson

James DiMaggio DNA Test Required, Family Claims He Fathered Hannah Anderson

The suspect has left the victims $112,000 (€83,700)

Kourtney Kardashian Sued over Paternity of Mason by Model, Alleged Father

Kourtney Kardashian Sued over Paternity of Mason by Model, Alleged Father

If the allegations are true, Scott Disick is not the child's real father

American Dogs Have Asian Roots

American Dogs Have Asian Roots

Researchers find that hundreds of dog breeds in the Americas sport Asian DNA

Bigfoot Study Is a Hoax, DNA Belongs to Opossum

Bigfoot Study Is a Hoax, DNA Belongs to Opossum

Researcher Melba Ketchum did not consult other sources when putting together a study

Babies with 3 Genetic Parents Could Soon Be Born in the UK

Babies with 3 Genetic Parents Could Soon Be Born in the UK

IVF technique allows researchers to create babies sporting the DNA of three parents

The Forefather of All Horses Roamed the Earth 4 Million Years Ago

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

Rare Killer Whale Type Documented by Scientists

Rare Killer Whale Type Documented by Scientists

The rare killer whale type was pinned down with the help of a skeleton resting in a museum

Finland’s DNA Will Be First to Launch Jolla’s Sailfish Handset

Finland’s DNA Will Be First to Launch Jolla’s Sailfish Handset

The wireless carrier has already confirmed such plans officially

Beer Can DNA Prompts Arrest, Burglar Has Time for a Drink

Beer Can DNA Prompts Arrest, Burglar Has Time for a Drink

Moses Wilson robbed a house in Syracuse last year

Record $5.3M (€4.04M) Paid for F. Crick's Letter Announcing the Discovery of DNA to His Son

Record $5.3M (€4.04M) Paid for F. Crick's Letter Announcing the Discovery of DNA to His Son

The letter was written in 1953, Francis Crick's son was just 12 years old at that time

  • Storage
  • By Sebastian Pop
  • April 11th, 2013
MIT Uses DNA in Graphene Breakthrough

MIT Uses DNA in Graphene Breakthrough

Researchers discover how to more simply place circuits on graphene

DNA Bullets Used to Tag Potential Crooks, No Killing Involved

DNA Bullets Used to Tag Potential Crooks, No Killing Involved

A British security company has launched a new suspect-tracking system

  • Science
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 24th, 2013
Shakespeare's Sonnets Get Stored in DNA

Shakespeare's Sonnets Get Stored in DNA

Researchers say DNA-storage is “apocalypse proof,” therefore well worth considering

 
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