- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- February 13th, 2014
All Native Americans Come from the Clovis Culture
Both North and South Americans trace their origins back to this culture
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 30th, 2014
Neanderthal Genes May Be Responsible for Type II Diabetes
Their genetic legacy still lives on within modern humans
- History
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 28th, 2014
DNA Samples from First Bubonic Plague Found
A study reveals that the dreaded diseases could make a comeback
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 24th, 2014
Dog Cancer Traced Back to Ancient Pooch Living 11,000 Years Ago
The disease is very strange because it is highly contagious
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 18th, 2014
Dogs and Wolves Shared Common Ancestor
The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation
- Nature
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 15th, 2014
Mammals and Dinosaurs Once Shared the Earth
Previous studies indicated mammals had appeared only after dinosaurs died off
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 6th, 2014
“Jumping Genes” Are more Common in People with Schizophrenia
Scientists say that these genes may play a role in this condition
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 3rd, 2014
Untangling Europe's Complex Genetic Heritage
New study shows the races that intermingled to form this population
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 19th, 2013
Severe Mental Illnesses Preceded by Changes in the Brain
A new study shows this is true for autism and schizophrenia
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 21st, 2013
Ancient Native Americans May Have Originated in Siberia
The conclusion belongs to a new analysis of genome data
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 20th, 2013
Bacteria Can Harvest DNA from the World
The genetic material is then included in the organism's own genome
- History
- By Tudor Vieru
- July 25th, 2012
Some Human Diseases Originated 500 Million Years Ago
An evolutionary leap at that time set the stage for their emergence
- Nature
- By Tudor Vieru
- July 24th, 2012
How the Polar Bear Emerged
An interplay of genetics and environmental influences created it
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- June 4th, 2012
Corn Genome Revealed in Exquisite Detail
This was the most comprehensive analysis of the planet ever conducted
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 10th, 2011
Genome of Radioactive Material-Eating Bacteria Sequenced
The organism's genetic makeup reveals its secrets
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- October 31st, 2011
Experts Hope to Discover a Genetic Marker for Depression
Such genes may be hidden deep within the human genome
- Behavior/Humans
- By Tudor Vieru
- October 24th, 2011
Being an Expert May Be Inscribed in the Genome
Scientists hint at possible correlation between excellence and genetics