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 […]