Getting hit by lightning is good for some tropical trees
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies reveal lightning benefits some trees by killing off parasitic vines and opening up the canopy.
Woolly mouse engineered on path to de-extincting the mammoth
Texas startup Colossal Biosciences has genetically engineered mice with woolly mammoth traits including golden, extra-long hair and low-temperature tolerance, edging closer to resurrecting the extinct beast.
Using CRISPR to remove extra chromosomes in Down syndrome
Researchers at the University of Tokyo removed the extra chromosome from trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) human cell lines, restoring normal gene expression.
Bacteria encode hidden genes outside their genome – do we?
Columbia University in the United States has discovered that bacteria can produce free-floating genes, potentially revolutionising our understanding of human genetics.
Marine algae implants could boost crop yields
Researchers have discovered a gene in marine algae for a unique chlorophyll, successfully transferring it to land plants, potentially revolutionising crop yields and biofuel production.
Change in gene code may explain how human ancestors lost tails
A groundbreaking study led by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, published in the prestigious journal Nature, unveils a genetic insertion shared by apes and humans but absent in monkeys, shedding light on the evolutionary mystery behind the loss of tails in humans.
Genetic mutations that promote reproduction tend to shorten human lifespan, study shows
From University of Michigan 14/12/23 A University of Michigan-led study based on a review of genetic and health information from more than 276,000 people finds strong support for a decades-old evolutionary theory that sought to explain aging and senescence. In 1957, evolutionary biologist George Williams proposed that genetic mutations that contribute to aging could be […]