DNA molecules existed long before life itself
New research suggests that DNA begins organizing itself in embryos prior to gene activation, revealing a previously hidden architectural structure crucial for development and health.
Margarita Salas, my mother: "Her legacy is inspiring, it showed that excellence speaks for itself"
The article reflects on the life and legacy of Margarita Salas, a pioneering Spanish scientist in molecular biology, as recounted by her daughter, LucÃa.
The inheritance mass reveals: Women preferred Neanderthals
Research suggests that between two and three percent of modern human DNA is inherited from Neanderthals, primarily from interactions where Neanderthal men mated with Homo sapiens women.
Where did syphilis come from? The answer was found in the ground in Colombia
Recent paleogenomic research reveals a new subspecies of Treponema pallidum, the bacteria responsible for syphilis, suggesting its presence in the Americas thousands of years before previously believed.
Where Does Syphilis Really Come From? Ancient DNA Challenges the European Version of History
New research on ancient DNA suggests that syphilis may have existed in the Americas long before being brought to Europe by Columbus, challenging previous narratives about the disease's origins.
Custom Babies, Obsession with Eugenics... The Mysterious Implications of Jeffrey Epstein in the Scientific Community
The article explores Jeffrey Epstein's connections and contributions to the scientific community, particularly his interest in human DNA enhancement and eugenics, fueled by recently declassified documents.
Researchers present DNA that functions as a hard drive for digital data with encryption protection
Scientists are exploring how the natural structure of DNA can store vast amounts of data while encoding secure information.
The Swedish Queen is DNA-tested – after 400 years in Finnish grave
The remains of Karin MÃ¥nsdotter, the only Swedish queen buried in Finland, are being exhumed for DNA testing after 400 years.
Creating Artificial Cells to Approach the Mysteries of Life, Discussing the Considerations of Difficult-to-Control Proliferation
Research is progressing on creating artificial cells to unlock the mysteries of life, with a focus on using DNA technology for information exchange.
Like a Go Master: Can AlphaFold Innovate Cancer Research by 'Reading' DNA Mutations?
Google DeepMind's newly launched AlphaGenome aims to predict the effects of genetic mutations on gene function, following its success with AlphaFold in predicting protein structures.
China’s 7,000-year-old sunmao woodwork leads to world’s most efficient DNA editing tool
A Chinese research team developed a DNA editing technique 10 times more effective than current methods by utilizing ancient sunmao woodwork traditions.
DNA from the Tropics: Solving Ancient Mysteries with a Teaspoon of Mud
Researchers from Frankfurt have disproved the common belief that free DNA degrades quickly in hot climates, uncovering early evidence of syphilis in Mexico and a 16th-century Salmonella epidemic using ancient DNA.
Finding the DNA of Leonardo da Vinci? A fantasy with much publicity and serious scientific objections
An international team of researchers has claimed to recover human DNA from historical objects, including a controversial drawing attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, sparking debate over the legitimacy of their findings.
DNA Traces of a Renaissance Icon: Has the Da Vinci Code Been Unlocked?
A research team has discovered DNA traces on a drawing attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, raising questions about the nature of genius.
Opening of tomb, carbon 14, Y chromosome... In pursuit of Leonardo da Vinci's DNA
American and Italian researchers have found genetic traces on a drawing attributed to the Tuscan genius, part of their quest to identify the DNA of Leonardo da Vinci.
Da Vinci Code cracked? Researchers discover traces on drawing
Scientists have extracted DNA from a drawing attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, marking a breakthrough that could aid in the authentication of disputed works.
On the Trail of Leonardo da Vinci: the DNA of the Italian Genius on a Pencil Drawing
Researchers have found genetic material on the artwork 'Holy Child' and a letter that may belong to the Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci.
Climate change is beginning to affect DNA. Rescue from global warming
The article discusses how climate change impacts polar bear survival and genetic differentiation in Greenland, revealing recent research findings on gene activity and genetic inheritance amidst climate changes.
Read Your DNA to Live Longer and Healthier, Says Parasitologist Lukeš
Parasitologist Julius Lukeš suggests that individuals could extend their lives by responding to genetic predictions, and he is exploring new treatment possibilities for fatal genetic diseases with his research team.