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How do scientists search for aliens?
Discover science

How do scientists search for aliens?

In our galaxy there are more than 24 extraterrestrial planets, potentially harboring life. That's not to mention the countless worlds that can reside in 100 billion othe…

December 18, 2018
Coral is the longest living animal on Earth
Oceanography

Coral is the longest living animal on Earth

After studying the genome of corals, scientists from Penn State University, the US Fisheries Agency and Dial Cordy & Associates service company, showed that they are cap…

December 17, 2018
Octopus is like an 'alien creature'
Oceanography

Octopus is like an 'alien creature'

American scientists have revealed octopus as an alien creature because of a completely different set of genes than other animals.

December 17, 2018
Published the complete genome of Neanderthals
Archeology

Published the complete genome of Neanderthals

German scientists say they have completed the first high-quality Neanderthal genome decoding work, and are preparing to publish it online for other scientists to study.

December 17, 2018
Decode the genetic genome of the termite
Biology

Decode the genetic genome of the termite

According to a press release from the University of North Carolina (USA), experts decoded and analyzed the genome of a termite species, which is moist wood termites.

December 17, 2018
The second human genome
Biology

The second human genome

A collection of genetic information encodes all microorganisms that are in harmony in our bodies, collectively called microbiomes, forming a second human genome.

December 17, 2018
Decode the gorilla genome
Animal world

Decode the gorilla genome

Cambridge researchers have deciphered the genetic code of a gorilla called Kamilah. Research shows that the human genome is similar to the gorilla genome. The team hopes…

December 16, 2018
Realizing the ability to avoid inbreeding in birds
Animal world

Realizing the ability to avoid inbreeding in birds

People are always aware of avoiding inbreeding. This phenomenon also occurs in some animals such as rats, land lizards or shorebirds. People are predicting that black-le…

December 16, 2018