The Atlas Blue Butterfly: Unveiling the Genetic Marvel of 229 Chromosomes Scientists have sequenced the genome of the Atlas blue butterfly for the first time and uncovered a mind-boggling genetic revelation – this mesmerizing creature boasts a whopping 229 chromosomes, the most of any known multicellular animal. This groundbreaking discovery sheds light on the intricate […]
Scientists find cells can lock genes at multiple levels, upending binary theory
Unlocking the Mysteries of Gene Regulation: MIT Engineers Challenge Binary Theory MIT engineers have challenged a core idea in biology by showing that epigenetic memory is not as straightforward as once thought. In a groundbreaking study, scientists have discovered that cells have the ability to lock genes at multiple levels, upending the traditional binary theory […]
UK: World’s first artificial human DNA project sparks both hopes and fears
UK: World’s First Artificial Human DNA Project Sparks Both Hopes and Fears The first-of-its-kind synthetic human DNA is in the making by UK scientists. On June 26, a team of researchers from the University of Cambridge and the Francis Crick Institute announced their ambitious project to create artificial human DNA within the next five years. […]
Dragon Man mystery solved: Ancient skull links to elusive Denisovan species
Dragon Man Mystery Solved: Ancient Skull Links to Elusive Denisovan Species For decades, the Harbin skull—dubbed “Dragon Man”—remained shrouded in mystery, its massive features unlike anything seen before. Discovered in the 1930s in the northeastern Chinese city of Harbin, this ancient cranium puzzled scientists worldwide. However, recent groundbreaking research has shed light on the enigmatic […]
Sperm donor with rare cancer gene fathered 67 children across 8 European countries
The Impact of a Sperm Donor with Rare Cancer Gene Fathering 67 Children Across 8 European Countries Every year, countless individuals and couples turn to sperm donation, hoping to fulfill their dream of starting or expanding their families. The process typically involves selecting a donor based on various factors such as physical characteristics, medical history, […]
US reviving WWII airbase that launched nuclear bombs on Japan sparks local concern
US Reviving WWII Airbase That Launched Nuclear Bombs on Japan Sparks Local Concern A former airbase used by the United States in World War II to drop the devastating atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki is now at the center of a controversial revival project. The Tinian airfield, located in the Pacific Ocean, played a […]
Hidden battle of X, Y chromosome sperm in mice determined by contest for proteins
The Hidden Battle of X and Y Chromosome Sperm in Mice: Determined by Contest for Proteins As per Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution, fitness is an organism’s ability to survive and reproduce in its environment. This concept is not only applicable to the animal kingdom at large but even on a microscopic level, particularly when […]
OpenSNP to shut down, delete all DNA data amid growing surveillance concerns
OpenSNP to shut down, delete all DNA data amid growing surveillance concerns An open-source genetic database that thrived on community contributions will cease operations next month. OpenSNP, a platform that allowed individuals to publicly share their genetic information for research purposes, has announced its decision to shut down permanently. The move comes in response to […]