As humans did not have the current means of recording events and knowledge of diseases, it’s difficult to study the history of humans and diseases. Rare gold mines of preserved genetic material come around once every so often, slowly giving us more and more insight into our … [Read more...] about Mummies tell the story of centuries-old E.coli
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Rare white wallabies get their color from viral DNA
Wallabies are adorable marsupials with an appetite for greens and veggies, mainly hopping around Papua New Guinea and Australia. The majority of these animals naturally have a brown or gray coat, enabling them to blend in with their surroundings and avoid predators. While … [Read more...] about Rare white wallabies get their color from viral DNA
Genetic study opens new hope for acne treatment
With the rise of maskne, many more of us have had to deal with the skin disease that is acne. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, over 50 million people have acne in the US. Caused by a disorder of the sebaceous glands, the condition causes breakouts, irritation, … [Read more...] about Genetic study opens new hope for acne treatment
DNA mutations are not so random after all
A first of its kind study has added some evidence to challenge the widely accepted theory about genetic mutations: that they are completely random. The findings, published in Nature, could reshape evolutionary theories and our understanding of DNA forever. "We always thought … [Read more...] about DNA mutations are not so random after all
Scientists invent the fastest DNA sequencing tool yet
A record breaking technique A team from the Stanford School of Medicine has created a new method of mega-sequencing. Using this, individuals can have their three billion plus nucleotides read in just over five hours, a record breaking time! "A few weeks is what most … [Read more...] about Scientists invent the fastest DNA sequencing tool yet