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How Did The Giraffe Stick Its Long Neck Out Forever?

By R. Siva Kumar - May 20, 2016 01:42 PM EDT

Scientists find that the tallest mammals evolved their longest necks due to fights with their strong competitor mates.

DNA Shows That Modern Europeans Can Be Traced Back To Belgians

By R. Siva Kumar - May 06, 2016 10:03 AM EDT

Genome analysis has helped researchers to trace the ancestors of Europeans as early humans living in Belgium.

Over 1,000 New Species Added To The Tree Of Life

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 13, 2016 07:33 AM EDT

By adding more than 1,000 species to the tree of life, scientists get a new perspective into the history of living organisms and the earth's evolution.

Chinese Scientists Test Genetic Modification Of Human Embryos With CRISPR

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 13, 2016 07:33 AM EDT

One year after a team from China modified human embryo genes, another team of Chinese scientists has used CRISPR to alter fertilized eggs from women donors.

Algorithm Accurately Predicts Sexual Orientation, Including Homosexuality

By R. Siva Kumar - Oct 09, 2015 11:28 AM EDT

Scientists examine identical twins to locate genome areas linked to sexual orientation.

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.

Iceland Genome Map Promises Disease-Free Future

By Peter R - Mar 26, 2015 01:53 PM EDT

The genome sequencing project has shown about 20 million genetic changes in Icelandic people.

Inventors of Powerful Gene Modification Technique Urge Against its Use

By Peter R - Mar 22, 2015 09:24 AM EDT

The technique called CRISPR-Cas9, can be used to modify human egg, sperm and embryos.

A New Contraceptive For Dudes Now

By R. Siva Kumar - Feb 15, 2015 01:26 PM EST

There is some interesting new research that promises to level the contraceptive field.

Whale DNA Might Be Hiding Clues About Longevity

By Dustin M Braden - Jan 06, 2015 01:52 PM EST

Scientist are now looking into the genome of the Bowhead whale hoping to find clues that can be used to help humans live a longer life

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