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The transatlantic slave trade was at its height between 1750 and 1850. Now, a new study analyzing the genomes of people with African ancestry has confirmed this and provides more insight.
Study dismisses belief that only non-African populations had Neanderthal genes
This could revolutionize the field of crop protection.
DNA analysis shows a 'profoundly different' landscape than we thought.
This could be a major game changer for millions of people.
Swipe right on eugenics.
Our ancestors screened partners for 'niceness' -- and our genomes reflect that.
"Our results indicate that the disappearance of Neanderthals might have resided in the smallness of their population(s) alone," the paper's abstract reads.
It is the first time genetic material this old has been retrieved from a fossil in a subtropical area.
I'd bite.
Gene editing sounds super scary but its potential to improve our lives is immense. Is it worth the leap, though?
Fish is in the eye of the beholder.
This misconception about homosexuality needs to go away.
No other team has successfully applied gene-editing techniques to reptiles.
Choosing the sex of babies may be possible.
The Komodo dragon is an awesome predator -- and now scientists have discovered its genetic secrets.
It's time to put CRISPR to the test, but researchers are cautious.
This could be a game changer.
"We are incredibly excited about this first discovery on the road to realizing the goals of the Harnessing Plants Initiative," the authors say.
This could end up saving many lives.
Nature has a way of pressuring creatures to adapt to their environments over generations.
Move away, Nature -- come in, Life 2.0.
This could help us keep dangerous viruses at bay.
Modern genetics sheds new light on these ancient religious wars.
The redwood has the 2nd largest genome in the world.
You want Jurassic Park? Because this is how you get Jurassic Park.
The powerful CRISPR is set to revolutionize medicine.
Let's just say that famous Habsburg jaw isn't ruled out.
There are over 10,000 reptiles but scientists haven't been able to use CRISPR on any of them -- until now.
Synthetic life isn't a paradox anymore.
The marriage of these two technologies can only mean something great is in store.
Researchers say that the study marks a "significant step toward bringing mammoths back from the dead."
Thank you, Asia, you're the real MVP.
In fact, it can produce some cannabinoids that are not naturally-occurring.
This group of fish is unique among all vertebrates.
It's easier and more effective than other gene editing methods. What's more, there's no risk of transmitting altered genes to other species, such as weeds.
No time like mealtime.
"Tools like CATCH will help us and others detect outbreaks earlier and generate more data on pathogens that can be shared with the wider scientific and medical research communities," the authors say.
DNA testing kits have developed tremendously in recent times, moving out of the lab and onto the real world. After all, who wouldn’t want to trace their genetic heritage? Most of the time, it only takes a few weeks (and a reasonable sum) to find out where your lineage came from. But how does it […]
It's not the first time Watson has made racist statements.
It could be a game changer for patients suffering from paralysis and other nervous system problems.
Smarts, we got'em!
We're entering a new age of scientific breakthrough, and this could be absolutely huge.
The whole odd affair is unprecedented.
A discovery that's set to rewrite textbooks on biology.
A significant portion of most people's DNA is Neanderthal.
Against international best practices, researchers in China claim to have facilitated the birth of twin girls whose DNA had been altered with gene editing tools.
So, which one is your favorite?
One of the most ambitious projects ever attempted in science.
We're not sure yet if a father's experience can affect the health of offspring.
