All Native Americans Come from the Clovis Culture

All Native Americans Come from the Clovis Culture

Both North and South Americans trace their origins back to this culture

Neanderthal Genes May Be Responsible for Type II Diabetes

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

DNA Samples from First Bubonic Plague Found

A study reveals that the dreaded diseases could make a comeback

Dog Cancer Traced Back to Ancient Pooch Living 11,000 Years Ago

Dog Cancer Traced Back to Ancient Pooch Living 11,000 Years Ago

The disease is very strange because it is highly contagious

Dogs and Wolves Shared Common Ancestor

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

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

“Jumping Genes” Are more Common in People with Schizophrenia

Scientists say that these genes may play a role in this condition

Untangling Europe's Complex Genetic Heritage

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

Severe Mental Illnesses Preceded by Changes in the Brain

A new study shows this is true for autism and schizophrenia

Ancient Native Americans May Have Originated in Siberia

Ancient Native Americans May Have Originated in Siberia

The conclusion belongs to a new analysis of genome data

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

Some Human Diseases Originated 500 Million Years Ago

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

How the Polar Bear Emerged

An interplay of genetics and environmental influences created it

Corn Genome Revealed in Exquisite Detail

Corn Genome Revealed in Exquisite Detail

This was the most comprehensive analysis of the planet ever conducted

Genome of Radioactive Material-Eating Bacteria Sequenced

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

Experts Hope to Discover a Genetic Marker for Depression

Such genes may be hidden deep within the human genome

Being an Expert May Be Inscribed in the Genome

Being an Expert May Be Inscribed in the Genome

Scientists hint at possible correlation between excellence and genetics

 
Want more? Browse: