Cancer
New discovery on the cause of lung cancer
Scientists discovered the mechanism by which air pollution causes lung cancer in non-smokers. This research is considered a breakthrough for science and society.
Mutation
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Space science
Astronaut's blood after space flight shows signs of DNA mutations
A new US study found that the blood of astronauts who flew into space more than 20 years ago showed signs of DNA mutations, a high risk of cancer and many potential dise…
Biology
China promotes genetically modified crops in space
Many experiments on breeding plants and mutant microorganisms on the space station are carried out by China to create superior strains.
Health
Warning 'mushroom pandemic': 1.6 million deaths per year, worrying rate of evolution
In a hotter world, people are facing a lot of difficulties from epidemics.
Discover science
Why do we age and die?
The concept of aging was described in the mid-20th century as a trade-off in cell reproduction and maintenance.
1001 mystery
Top 7 unique mutant features on the body that very few people in the world are fortunate to possess
When you think of mutants, you're sure to picture superhumans flying and shooting lasers from their eyes. But it's not.
Health
Deciphering the reason why people often die at the age of 80
One study explains why humans usually die around the age of 80, while other mammals live much shorter or longer lives.
Health
Why do many longtime smokers not get lung cancer?
This natural defense against cancer-causing mutations is thought to be what keeps some long-term smokers from getting lung cancer.
Archeology
New research shows that blue-eyed people have a single common ancestor
New research shows that people with blue eyes have a single common ancestor. A team at the University of Copenhagen has identified a genetic mutation that occurred 6 to…
Flu epidemic
Science explains the 'extreme' evolutionary rate of the SARS-CoV-2 mutation
According to scientists, part of the success of this virus strain is its constant self-renewal, which is reflected in the rate of reproduction of a series of new variant…
Science story
Detecting a new HIV strain, infected people can turn to AIDS after only 2-3 years
A team of researchers at the University of Oxford, UK, recently discovered a new highly virulent HIV strain (named VB) that has 'hidden'
Discover science
Ignore the mutant orchid, the mutant tiger is really precious!
Tiger is an animal that appears in the ancient culture of Asian countries and many species become precious because of their alarming number of species.
Health
Technology helps diagnose genetic diseases in hours
The new ultra-fast technique set a Guinness World Record for sequencing the genome and diagnosing genetic diseases in just a few hours.
Science story
Top 7 surprising examples of recent human evolution
When we were in school, learning about evolution felt old and slow. But evolution is still happening and it is happening to us.
Flu epidemic
WHO announces new variant IHU detected for the first time in France
The World Health Organization (WHO) has spoken out about the variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, called IHU or B.1.640.2, first detected in France at the end of 2021.