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Neanderthal genes could explain why some people are early birds
Dec 18, 2023Interbreeding between modern humans and Neanderthals could account for why some of us are predisposed to be early birds.
Mysteries revisited: the enigma of the Bridgewater Triangle
VIDEO Dec 14, 2022High strangeness abounds at an alleged 'paranormal vortex' found in the heart of Southern Massachusetts.
Scientists put human genes into monkey brains
Nov 20, 2020A recent experiment has raised eyebrows due to its potential to bring about a real-life Planet of the Apes.
Human genes used to enhance monkey brains
Apr 16, 2019A controversial experiment in China has been likened to something out of a 'Planet of the Apes' movie.
World's first genetically edited babies born
Nov 26, 2018Scientists hoping to make children immune to HIV have produced the first ever genetically edited babies.
Hawking feared rise of enhanced 'superhumans'
Oct 14, 2018The late physicist predicted that genetic engineering will ultimately render half of the world's population obsolete.
Man receives gene-edited blood in world first
Nov 20, 2016Researchers in China have injected a patient with cells modified using the CRISPR gene-editing technique.
DNA can help to recreate a criminal's face
Aug 27, 2016Scientists have found a new way to determine a person's appearance by analyzing samples of their DNA.
New study shows genes stay alive after death
Jun 22, 2016Scientists have found that some of your genes may continue to live for over 48 hours after you die.
Scientists debate the ethics of gene editing
Dec 4, 2015It may soon be possible to tinker with our children's genes - but should we really be playing God?
Deleting genes could extend human lifespan
Oct 12, 2015Scientists have identified a potential new way of extending human longevity by up to 60 percent.
Virgin birth snake produces more offspring
Sep 20, 2015A female snake has given birth to young for the second time in two years without a male's contribution.
Bowhead whales could hold key to longevity
Jan 4, 2015Scientists have identified the genes that enable these aquatic mammals to live in excess of 200 years.
Elephants have world's best sense of smell
Jul 23, 2014African elephants have more genes dedicated to smell than anything else in the animal kingdom.
Genetically engineered worms can't get drunk
Jul 18, 2014Scientists have produced a worm with altered genes that is incapable of ever becoming intoxicated.
Tibetans inherited high-altitude genes
Jul 5, 2014Tibetans are believed to have obtained their resilience to high altitudes from the Denisovan people.
Could genetics be the key to colonization ?
Mar 29, 2014Scientists may be able to alter our genes to make the human colonization of other planets more viable.
What makes us different to Neanderthals ?
Dec 20, 2013Scientists have come up with a list of the genes that distinguish us from our prehistoric cousins.
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