Jun 21 2011
Mutations Cause Ultra Muscular Humans, Animals, Fish
A rare genetic mutation causes mammals -- and now fish -- to develop muscles that are twice the normal size.
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Jun 17 2011
Mating with Neanderthals Good for Human Health
A small percentage of neanderthal genes provided a significant boost to human health.
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Jun 14 2011
Shrunken Head DNA Proves Horrific Folklore True
Genetic analysis of a shrunken head verifies anecdotal accounts of violent head-hunting in South America.
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Jun 14 2011
First Laser Made of Living Cells Has Arrived
Scientists have engineered cells to produce fluorescent proteins, and then use those cells as lasers.
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Jun 13 2011
The Playboy Gene: Promiscuity Can Be Inherited
The genetic predisposition to play the field appears to be locked into the DNA of socially monogamous species, including humans.
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Jun 10 2011
Cloned Cows to Produce Human-Like Milk
Adding two genes raises the nutritional value of the cow's milk.
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Jun 08 2011
Human Skin Cells Turned Into Neurons
By manipulating four genes scientists have turned in skin cells into electrically active neurons.
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Jun 02 2011
E. Coli Outbreak Tied to Deadly New Strain
The new bacteria is a hybrid of two existing ones that have combined to form a super-virulent strain.
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May 21 2011
Future Computers May Be DNA-Based
Researchers manipulate DNA strands to solve computational problems.
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May 05 2011
Monkeys Born With AIDS-Blocking Gene
The gene, identified as TRIM5, appears to offer protection from the deadly virus.
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