Understanding DNA DNA, or Deoxyribonucleic Acid, is the fundamental hereditary material found in all living organisms. It serves as the carrier of genetic information, encoding
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The Early Theories and Discoveries The journey of discovering DNA has been a fascinating adventure in scientific inquiry and discovery. In the mid-19th century, the
In a remarkable discovery that underscores the rich biodiversity of the Great Barrier Reef, a team of marine biologists from the University of the Sunshine
Purchasing a redtail garra, an algae-eating fish, is as simple as a few mouse clicks. But obtaining details about its biology proves to be more
In the bustling urban expanse of Hangzhou City, situated in southeast China’s Zhejiang Province, an aquatic treasure has recently been unveiled. A new species of
When the genomes of 150,000 individuals were scanned, new genes linked to autism and certain other neuro-developmental disorders were identified. The next step will now
Scientists with the Marine Biological Laboratory have discovered a new form of genetic modification carried out by tiny animals called bdelloid rotifiers. This form of
The last recorded sighting of Maclear’s rat (Rattus macleari) was in 1903 and it is considered extinct, but scientists are now working to bring it back
A research team at Yale Cancer Center have discovered new consequences of specific gene mutations linked to the development of both myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and
A research team has been able to recover human DNA from the sticky substance that hair lice excrete to glue their eggs to the hairs