Tiny fern has the world’s largest genome. It contains 50 times more genetic information than humans
The New Caledonian fern's genome is 50 times larger than the human genome.
Tag: genome
Scientists unveil the first human ‘pangenome’: a new frontier in genomics
The human "pangenome" is a full genetic sequence that incorporates genomes from not just one individual, but 47.
Scientists link human genes to their function with single-cell sequencing
A new technology based on CRISPR may change the way scientists probe the human genome.
Scientists map the final, definite human genome. Here’s why this is a big deal
It's a huge milestone for science but it may take many years before we reap the benefits.
A better potato: researchers sequence the tuber’s entire genome for the first time ever
Potato varieties are notoriously hard to breed -- this research aims to fix that.
Scientists may have finally sequenced the entire human genome
Technological limitations prevented scientists from sequencing a minor but important fraction of the genome -- until now.
You’ve heard about genome sequencing — but what’s exome sequencing?
It's a method that can help detect rare genetic disease.
Scientists sequence genome of Fleming’s original penicillin-producing fungus
The comparison could help us bring penicillin up to scratch.
What DNA can tell us about the transatlantic slave trade in the Americas
Scientists analyzed the genomes of the living descendents of the victims of the African slave trade.
Scientists sequence the genomes of six bat species for clues to their unique features
Among other things, these genomes may help find new approaches against COVID-19.
Geneticists sequence the complete human X chromosome for the first time
Researchers hope to completely sequence the other 23 chromosomes by the end of the year.
Researchers encode “The Wizard of Oz” in DNA with unprecedented accuracy and efficiency
The study could pave the way for long-term storage using the blueprint of life.
Researchers dive deep into the genetic legacy of the transatlantic slave trade
The transatlantic slave trade was at its height between 1750 and 1850. Now, a new study analyzing the genomes of ...
Ancient Dane’s life reconstructed from 5,700-year-old chewing gum
The early Neolithic female was a hunter-gather
Researchers make chicken cells resist bird flu by snipping out a tiny bit of their DNA
There's still a long way to go before we have a full chicken, though.
Scientists sequence genomes of world’s tallest trees
The redwood has the 2nd largest genome in the world.
Scientists present first computer-generated artificial genome
Synthetic life isn't a paradox anymore.
Great white shark genome might teach us how to heal faster or stave off cancer
Scientists sink their teeth in the great white's genome
Butterflies are genetically wired to mate with others like them
Surprisingly, these butterflies could teach us a thing or two about humans.
Ancient DNA reveals two previously unknown migrations into South America
We're beginning to understand who were the first Americans in greater detail.
Ancient retrovirus may make some people more prone to addiction
The study hints to evidence for a physical cause of addiction.
MDMA or ‘ecstasy’ makes octopuses more social, too
This could help scientists uncover the origin of social behavior in all animals.
Wheat’s genetic secrets could lead to better, more resilient crops
More food for less effort? Sign me up!
Genes of living descendents might solve mystery of the Inca Empire’s origin
Myths surrounding the founding of the Inca might not only be true -- they also seem to be linked.
A genetic bed of roses: scientists sequence the complete genome of the rose
Let's stop and smell the roses... at a genetic level.
Scientists double the number of Neanderthal genomes, gleaning new tribal insights
Cheeky new details concerning the interbreeding between Neanderthals and our own species.
Scientists discover why cockroaches are such good survivors
Their insane ability to survive almost anything is written in their DNA.
Scientist decode the largest genome so far – and it belongs to the axolotl
So far, scientists couldn't sequence all of it due to its huge length.
Infant skeleton sheds new light on early Native American populations
Genome sequencing of infant found in Alaska reveals new Native American Population
Cannabis genome project will allow for new crops, better medicine
They're not interested in the 'high' part of cannabis, though.
Easter Island natives may not have sailed all the way to South America after all
It doesn't seem that Native Americans mixed with Polynesians before European contact.
Second gene-silencing mechanism found, could lead to viable clones and safer in vitro
It's gotta be pretty important if it has a back-up system in place.
Barley’s full genome sequenced after decade-long research effort
A tiny plant with a lot of genes.
Researchers complete 30% of the synthetic yeast chromosome — synthetic life is just around the corner
Immense potential in a small cell.
Smoking damages DNA, altering more than 7,000 genes
Smoking is bad for your health, and that includes genes too.
Leading scientists will synthesize human genomes from scratch by 2026
Scientists want to build and deploy a fully synthetic human genome in human cell lines within 10 years.
How DNA can predict what you look and sound like
The craziest thing you'll see all day -- predicting what you look like from DNA.
Largest genetic complement identified, owned by the water bear
Also known as the water bear, the tardigrade has a lot to be proud of -- this tiny organism is ...
UK scientists want to modify genes inside a human embryo
A team working at the Francis Crick Institute in London applied to the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority for a ...
Only 8.2% of our DNA is actually useful, the rest is ‘junk’ apparently
It's been only a decade since the Human Genome Project finished its task of mapping all the code that makes ...
An ancient human who lived in Romania had almost 9% Neanderthal DNA
DNA analysis of the jawbone of a human who lived in modern day Romania some 40,000 years ago has the ...
Carnivorous plant lacks junk DNA, shows evolution takes place at a genetic level
The carnivorous bladderwort (Utricularia gibba) a carnivorous plant which occurs fresh water and wet soil. Recently, they took biologists by ...
All birds lost their teeth 116 million years ago
A mind blowing international project performed a mass genome sequence to build the entire avian tree and reveal how birds ...
Genome duality: chromosome sets sequenced separately reveal magic ratio
Genetic diversity is essential to our survival, but its exactly the huge variance in genetic information that makes all so ...
Researchers find early connection between Easter Island and America inhabitants
People from the Americas may have been making their way to the Easter Island way before Dutch commander Jakob Roggeveen arrived ...
A Rogue gone Good: Mitochondria was initially an Energy Parasite
A new milestone study found that mitochondria - the energy factories in animal and plant cells - were initially very similar ...
Early humans interbred with Neanderthals, Denisovans, and another, mysterious species
A new genome analysis study suggests that interbreeding between modern humans, Neanderthals, Denisovans and a mysterious archaic population was way ...
