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Is your child a fussy eater? It may be in your genes!
A new study has shown that children's picky eating habits are mostly genetic. However, there is a w…
CMFRI scientists crack genetic code of Asian green mussel
According to the scientists, the genome assembly of green mussels will emerge as a valuable tool fo…
PTI
What is the Y chromosome and what does its shrinkage mean for humans?
The Y chromosome, critical for male traits, has been shrinking over millions of years, raising ques…
Bird flu was detected in a pig, and it could be a tipping point threatening more human transmission
Pigs are mixing bowls for bird flu and human flu viruses, increasing the risk of mutations that hel…
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
Kissing may have a surprising new origin, as per a new study!
Kissing rituals are remarkably diverse, and it’s clear that kissing is deeply woven into our social…
The world's most popular banana faces extinction. Researchers are racing to find a solution.
Yelloway One is a new variety of banana that's edible and resistant to some key fungal diseases. It…
Jenny McGrath
Ancient humans bred horses to make them more "rideable" 4,200 years ago, study suggests
In fact, the analysis of 475 ancient horse genomes revealed that, around 4,200 years ago, many dome…
Did you know that genetically engineered bacteria can do math?
Believe it or not, scientists in India have genetically engineered bacteria to perform mathematical…
Scientists discovered a unique line of Neanderthals and it's helping solve the mystery of humanity's last great extinction
The genome of a Neanderthal named Thorin suggested he was part of an unknown lineage. He and his co…
Jenny McGrath
Our ancestors bred with Neanderthals 50,000 years ago — here's where scientists think they did it
Scientists have pinpointed the Zagros Mountains as a key site where Homo sapiens and Neanderthals i…
Genetic connections between Alzheimer's disease, heart conditions found, notes recent study
In this study, they employed genetic methods to examine the intricate relationship between heart di…
PTI
Just stating facts may not be enough to overcome misinformation: Study
Researchers found that among 152 college students exposed to misinformation, those who read an arti…
PTI
Scientists want to send our endangered species to the Moon to “save” them
Scientists are considering using the moon's craters for cryopreserving endangered species' cells to…
A single genetic tweak caused human ancestors to lose their tails 25 million years ago — but it came at a cost
Researchers believe it could be behind a birth defect called spina bifida that still affects babies…
Marianne Guenot
Scientists manage to clone world's first healthy rhesus monkey!
Chinese scientists have cracked another egg in the cloning game, successfully creating the first he…
Scientists have genetically tweaked the facial acne-causing bacteria to help fight pimples instead!
Cutibacterium acnes is a common bacteria on our faces, known for causing pimples. It creates excess…
Height differences between men and women might've stemmed from cultures prioritising well-being of one sex over the other
In North Central Europe, women exhibited a significantly shorter stature than men, despite having t…
Electric eels have the ability to mutate other creatures just by shocking them!
Recent research reveals that these eels, resembling catfish, can influence the genetic composition …
Greenland sharks can live for over 250 years, and scientists think their anti-aging secrets may help humans live longer
Greenland sharks can live up to 400 years old, making them the longest-living fish. Scientists are …
Jenny McGrath
Your mental illnesses may be a result of ancient cross-species fornication, a study has found
The story of human evolution is an intricate tapestry woven with a ton of interbreeding with other …