Biology
Identify genes that affect alcohol consumption
According to a recent study, a variation of a gene involved in neuronal communication in mice has a direct effect on alcohol consumption in rats. Researchers do not know…
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Biology
Detailed publication of the map of human gene variants
October 17, 2008 - A group of international scientists has published a map of the human gene variant that has been evaluated to be the most detailed and complete ever.
Biology
Preliminary genes help create salt-tolerant wheat
Two types of genes that have just been discovered from a wheat variant have provided an important step forward in breeding salt-tolerant wheat varieties.
Biology
Publication of human gene variant map
Scientists have created a kind of map of human genes. This is a step forward to find genes that explain differences in individual health and why people have different wa…
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.
Science Events
WHO caucus about the most dangerous virus created by humans
22 international avian influenza experts will meet at the World Health Organization (WHO) this week to decide how far scientists can go on creating deadly viruses in the…
Science story
50 years of legend of SVD sniper gun
SVD sniper rifle is a product of designer Yevgeny Dragunov. It won the design competition for long range firepower support weapons.
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
Discover new gene structure in human cells
These molecular variants may have certain effects on the biological functions of the body.
Medicine - Health
People who live in cold areas increase their risk of cancer
Research shows that people living in cold areas may increase their risk of cancer.
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
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…