Animal world
Stunned with the strange toad without head still jumping jubilantly
Scientists were extremely shocked and surprised to discover that this species of toad is not at the beginning of this peculiarity.
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Environment
Genetic mutations help Russians survive World War II
A series of mutations related to metabolic processes have helped nearly 1.5 million Russians survive the most devastating World War II siege campaign.
Medicine - Health
Using HIV gene therapy technology: New hope of Russian scientists
Technology that will help protect children often reacts negatively to antiviral therapy not infected by HIV-infected mothers.
Medicine - Health
Does genetic mutation help humans live longer than 100 years?
In 2017, Ana Vela (Spanish citizen) died at the age of 116. She is the oldest living person in Europe; is the 3rd person in the world, and also the symbol of this countr…
Medicine - Health
44 gene variants related to depression were discovered
According to Reuters, the findings came after 200 scientists around the world conducted research on 135,458 cases of depression.
Medicine - Health
There is a kind of gene that makes some people crave adventure
Called DRD4-7R, this is a special gene variant that makes people like to move; Scientists estimate that about 20% of the world's population possesses the gene.
Medicine - Health
Children born with big heads will have an extremely intelligent and successful future
A recent study has shown that babies with larger heads than average will be very smart and have a successful future.
Medicine - Health
The gene should be tested to predict Alzheimer's disease at a young age
A new test can identify people at risk of Alzheimer's for decades before signs of disease appear.
Medicine - Health
Found twins in humans
Many people have long wondered why some people are capable of twins, while many others do not. Recently, the researchers revealed that a number of genes have been found…
Medicine - Health
Scientists have found love genes
A large-scale genetic study, involving more than 190 researchers from 140 centers, has found gene variants related to human happiness and other mental states.
Medicine - Health
People with the same height may be more likely to love each other
People tend to choose lovers who have the same height because it helps them to look into each other's eyes longer, easier, from which affection becomes easier.
Medicine - Health
National happiness can be caused by genetic mutations
A scientific study by Bulgaria announced on January 14 said that a sense of national level happiness is caused by a special genetic mutation.
Medicine - Health
Scientists are about to find a way to cure obesity
Scientists at two famous US universities, Harvard and MIT, said they could use genetic engineering to isolate faulty DNA in the human genome to treat obesity.
Medicine - Health
One-fifth of the world's population has smart, long-lived genes
Researchers found that one in five of us carries a variant of
Medicine - Health
Decode the genetic secret of human height
There is nothing mysterious if your parents are tall, you will almost certainly be tall.