Genomics

Scientists Decipher DNA’s Mysterious Hidden Rules Across Species

Scientists Decipher DNA’s Mysterious Hidden Rules Across Species

Science
Dr. Sarah Adams

New research has unveiled that “Random DNA” is actively transcribed in yeast but remains largely inactive in mammalian cells, despite both organisms ...

Syphilis-Like Diseases Were Already Widespread in America Before the Arrival of Columbus

Syphilis-Like Diseases Were Already Widespread in America Before the Arrival of Columbus

Science
Dr. Sarah Adams

Evidence of syphilis in ancient Brazilian bones disproves the notion that Columbus introduced the disease to Europe, indicating that syphilis-like diseases existed ...

New genetic variants found in large Chinese mother–baby study

New genetic variants found in large Chinese mother–baby study

Health
Rachel Carter

The Born In Guangzhou Cohort Study has surveyed 58,000 mother and baby pairs.Credit: Shutterstock Mothers with higher blood pressure give birth to ...

Scientists Uncover Cancer’s “Death Star” – Secret Vulnerabilities Revealed

Scientists Uncover Cancer’s “Death Star” – Secret Vulnerabilities Revealed

Health
Rachel Carter

A groundbreaking study has mapped the elusive allosteric sites of the KRAS protein, a key factor in many cancers. This discovery opens ...

Massive genetic study finds genes linked to cannabis addiction

Massive genetic study finds genes linked to cannabis addiction

Health
Rachel Carter

Taking cannabis is legal in several countries, but long-term use and addiction can have negative health consequences.Credit: Raul Arboleda/AFP via Getty By ...