DNA

Revealed: How Elephants Check Cancer From Taking Hold

By Peter R - Oct 09, 2015 10:18 AM EDT

Researchers found that multiple copes of a tumor-suppressing gene TP53 accelerated the death of damaged cells to prevent a mutation from taking hold.

Ancient Bacteria That Could Make Humans Immortal Discovered

By Peter R - Sep 23, 2015 09:20 AM EDT

The bacteria's DNA has been unlocked and experiments in lab animals has shown positive results.

Blood Test Detects Breast Cancer Months Before Relapse

By Peter R - Aug 27, 2015 04:00 PM EDT

The test developed by researchers in UK looks for tumor DNA which were missed by treatment after first cancer occurrence.

Our Evolving Brains Needed A Carb-Rich 'Paleo' Diet, Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Aug 15, 2015 05:17 PM EDT

Scientists feel that due to more cooked carbs, the human brain could consume more calories and grow bigger.

Can Your Chance of Surviving Cancer Be Hidden in Your DNA?

By Dustin M Braden - Jul 20, 2015 07:13 PM EDT

New research suggests that the chance of survival of a cancer patient is hidden in their DNA. Predicting the survival chance of cancer patients accurately has been a great challenge for the medical community for a very long time. Over the years, several studies were conducted in effort to find a reliable method that enables doctor to approximate a patient's survival change depending on the type of cancer they have. However the predictions have still failed to be reliable despite the effort.

New York Prison Escape Update: Manhunt Team Finds Fugitives' DNA in Upstate New York

By Peter R - Jun 23, 2015 01:53 PM EDT

The DNA was found in a cabin in Franklin County that officials inspected when a witness reported sighting one of the two fugitives that escaped from New York prison.

Study: Modern Humans & Neanderthals 'Interbred in Europe'

By Kamal Nayan - Jun 23, 2015 02:59 AM EDT

Modern humans and Neanderthals interbred in Europe, according to a new study that involves analysis of 40,000-year-old DNA.

Bitter 'Kennewick Man' Feud Finally Settled: DNA Proves His Native American Brothers Were Right

By Peter R - Jun 19, 2015 02:02 PM EDT

Researchers in Denmark claim DNA analysis shows the Kennewick Man was related to Native Americans.

Now, A Vaccine for Hypertension In The Making

By Peter R - May 27, 2015 08:05 PM EDT

Researchers tested the DNA vaccine in rats to find that it lowered blood pressure for six months.

Rare Hardy Virus Shows Researchers The Way to Gene Therapy

By Peter R - May 27, 2015 08:04 PM EDT

The virus SIRV2 may have helped solve one of the biggest hurdles in gene therapy; transporting DNA into body to treat disease without the immune system destroying.

Scientists Create Hen with Dinosaur Snouts But Won't Call it Dino-Chicken

By Peter R - May 13, 2015 10:31 AM EDT

The beaks of chicken embryos reverted to their ancestral state after scientists tweaked facial gene expression.

Man's Microbe Evolutionary Ancestor 'Loki' Calls Atlantic Volcanos Home

By Peter R - May 07, 2015 08:42 PM EDT

An archaea, named Loki found in the depths of Atlantic, is being touted as the missing link between complex and simple life.

Apple Plans To Dissect Your Genes With The iPhone, Says a New Report

By Kamal Nayan - May 06, 2015 11:15 AM EDT

iPhone might become a new tool in genetic studies. According to a new report, the Cupertino-based company is collaborating with U.S. researchers to launch apps that would offer some iPhone owners the chance to get their DNA tested.

Mitochondria DNA Editing Can Stop Mothers From Passing Down Genetic Disorders

By Peter R - Apr 28, 2015 09:54 AM EDT

The technique developed by researchers can edit mitochondrial DNA in the embryo and prevent several life-limiting disorders.

Mammoths to be Revived? Researchers Sequence Complete Genome

By Peter R - Apr 24, 2015 01:56 PM EDT

The completed genome sequence of the Woolly Mammoth reveals inbreeding killed off last of the beasts.

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