- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 23rd, 2015
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
Should these mutations make it possible for the virus to spread through the air, thousands more people could be infected
- Oddiverse
- By Laura Sinpetru
- December 9th, 2014
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
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
An enhanced mutation rate would cause the virus to weaken and die out, they say
- Oddiverse Blog
- By Alexandra Botezatu
- January 21st, 2014
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
- Oddiverse Blog
- By Alexandra Botezatu
- January 11th, 2014
Photo of the Giant Squid Washed on Santa Monica Beach Just Another Hoax
The photo is a satirical joke taken out of proportion
- Oddiverse
- By Alexandra Botezatu
- December 9th, 2013
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
- Nano-Biotechnology
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 10th, 2013
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
- Behavior/Humans
- By Cristina Macari
- December 3rd, 2012
Origins of Intelligence Revealed for the First Time
The evolution of mental functions linked with brain disorders through identical genes
- Games Blog
- By Andrei Dumitrescu
- September 18th, 2012
Resident Evil 6 Demo Now Out, Includes Three Campaigns
Gamers can play as Leon, Chris, Jake and their partners
- Games Blog
- By Andrei Dumitrescu
- February 2nd, 2012
Incoming 2012: Prototype 2
A sequel that ditches the main character and focuses on the experience
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Smaranda Biliuti
- October 22nd, 2010
Rare Neurological Diseases Caused by Gene Mutation
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Smaranda Biliuti
- September 30th, 2010
Twins Prove Genetic Epilepsy Begins in the Embryo
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 6th, 2008
New Brain Region as Target for Treating Schizophrenia
Researchers uncovered a new brain area that responds to treatment
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Gabriel Gache
- July 31st, 2008
Researchers Claim the Discovery of a Possible Cure for HIV
Abzymes could be used to attack the non-mutating code of the virus
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Gabriel Gache
- June 12th, 2008
'Unicorn' Deer Spotted in Italy
Genetic anomaly gives birth to single-horned deer