Surprising discovery: A connection between appetite and sun exposure
Going to the beach? Planning a hike? Be prepared: Men will be much hungrier according to a survey on the eating habits of 3,000 people.
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Joseph Shavit
- Jul 14, 2022
New evolutionary theory says genetic mutations aren't always random
A new study has brought the first evidence of nonrandom mutation in human genes, challenging a core assumption at the heart of evolution.
Joshua Shavit
- Jul 10, 2022
‘Supergene’ wreaks havoc in the human genome
The human genome is littered with “selfish genetic elements,” which do not seem to benefit their hosts, but instead seek only to propagate.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 28, 2022
A quick, easy scan can reveal late-life dementia risk
A long-term study has shown a common bone density scan can also reveal if someone is at increased risk of developing dementia.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 20, 2022
Musical rhythm may be genetically inherited, study finds
Moving in time to musical rhythm is so automatic that people are often not conscious of the exquisite coordination that it demands.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 14, 2022
Neuroscientists can now predict how well you can see
Researchers have found that we can predict how well someone can see based on the unique structure of their primary visual cortex.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 12, 2022
World First: Scientists use CRISPR to map every human gene to its function
Researchers and collaborators used their single-cell sequencing tool Perturb-seq on every expressed gene in the human genome.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 3, 2022
Height may be risk factor for multiple health conditions
Height may be an unrecognized but biologically important and unchangeable risk factor for several common health conditions.
Joseph Shavit
- Apr 15, 2022
What determines how long people live? New research has answers
The first study to compare the accumulation of mutations across many animal species has shed new light on decades-old questions.
Joseph Shavit
- Apr 1, 2022
Now fully complete, human genome reveals new secrets
A three-year-old consortium has finally filled in that remaining DNA, providing the first complete, gapless genome sequence.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 18, 2022
A gene discovery could prevent Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the destruction of a specific population of neurons.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 13, 2022
How does a single cell turn into something as majestic as a tree?
Researchers have demonstrated for the first time one way that a small molecule turns a single cell into something as large as a tree.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 13, 2022
Researchers have re-engineered red blood cells to fight COVID-19
Researchers modify red blood cells to transport viral agents which safely trigger the immune system to protect the body against SARS-CoV-2.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 27, 2022
University of Oxford researchers create largest ever human family tree
Researchers from the University of Oxford’s Big Data Institute have taken a major step towards mapping the entirety of genetic relationships
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 17, 2022
Breakthrough study identifies the genes most likely to lead to heart attacks
The most critical genes that cause coronary heart disease and trigger heart attacks have been identified in a major new study.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 17, 2022
Pimple secret popped: How fat cells in the skin help fight acne
Hair follicles assist in the development of a pimple, but new research suggests the skin cells outside of hair follicles play a larger role.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 8, 2022
Genetic discovery could lead to new acne treatments
A study of the genetics of acne has identified 29 regions of the genome that influence the condition and provide genetic insights.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 7, 2022
Humans and other primates have evolved less sensitive noses
Everyone experiences smells in their own unique way – the same scent can be pleasant, too intense or even undetectable to different noses.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 7, 2022
Love of nature is an inheritable trait, study of twins shows
A person’s appreciation of nature and their tendency to visit natural spaces are heritable characteristics, according to a large-scale study
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 18, 2022
Global effort to map the genomes of all plants, animals, fungi and microbes on Earth
A global effort to map the genomes of all plants, animals, fungi and other microbial life on Earth, is entering a new phase.
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