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New discoveries about human DNA.
This new discovery allows for easier DNA sampling but also creates a significant privacy vulnerability.
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Archeology
Searching for the common linguistic origins of half the world's population, spanning across Eurasia.
Today, nearly half the world's population speaks an Indo-European language as their first language.
Health
'Dark genes' hidden in human DNA revealed for the first time
Our record of the human genome may still be missing tens of thousands of
Oceanography
First recorded killer whale kidnapping baby whale from another species to raise
This is likely a rare event, stemming from the desire to become a mother of an infertile female killer whale.
Oceanography
Interspecies mating causes blue whales to have 'ghost' DNA
The finding of heterospecific DNA in Atlantic blue whales could raise new questions about genetics and species relationships in the marine environment.
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Scientists find traces of modification in DNA: Are humans products of 'design'?
Where did we come from and where are we going? This is a question that humans have pondered since ancient times and is also a direction that scientists are constantly ex…
Archeology
Scientists plan to bring back the Dodo bird, but how exactly will they do it?
The dodo, one of the largest birds on Earth, faced extinction in the late 17th century and was officially considered extinct by humans in 1662.
Animal world
A surprising kitchen tool helps preserve endangered species
This simple tool proves surprisingly effective in collecting DNA from koala bears - Australia's famous animal.
Cancer
Japan announces new breakthrough to help destroy many types of cancer
Researchers at the University of Tokyo have found a new direction in the fight against cancer using artificial DNA.
Animal world
The Secret of the Immortal Tardigrade: A Creature That Fears No Challenge!
What kind of creature can survive the harshest environments on Earth without fear? The answer lies in one of the world's smallest insects, the immortal tardigrade.
Space science
Australia releases chemical composition data of nearly 1 million stars
Australian researchers have made 1.08 million observations of 920,000 stars over the past 10 years, collecting information about chemical components such as carbon, nitr…
Cancer
Important discovery opens up hope for curing pancreatic cancer
Scientists have made a major discovery about DNA that could provide more information about one of the most deadly cancers.
Cancer
Protein discovered as a precursor to cancer vaccine
Scientists have discovered a protein that can directly block DNA damage.
Archeology
Homo sapiens interbred with other species 47,000 years ago
A new genetic analysis has revealed how the DNA of an extinct species crept into our Homo sapiens bloodstream.