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Improved Beer Taste through Genetic Modification
Beer lovers rejoice! Researchers at the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven) have developed a method to improve the taste of beer brewed in closed vessels.
Milk lowers human cholesterol levels.
Regular milk drinkers have lower cholesterol levels and a lower risk of heart disease than those who do not drink milk, according to a new
Surprising Cause of Kidney Disease Discovered
A groundbreaking study has identified the surprising cause of IgA Nephropathy, a common kidney disease. Previously, the cause of the disease was unknown, and there
Virgin Birth’s Genetic Cause Identified
In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers at the University of Cambridge have identified the genetic cause of virgin birth, or parthenogenesis. They were able to manipulate
Math and Genetics: Surprising Link
In a surprising discovery, researchers at the University of Oxford have found a connection between the digit sum function of number theory and a key
Why Humans Walk on Two Legs
A groundbreaking study has used artificial intelligence (AI) to identify the genes responsible for the modern human’s ability to walk upright. Researchers from the University
Primate and Human Gambling Similarities
A recent study discussed in the Italian press has examined the economic and risk-taking behavior of primates. Researchers Francesca De Petrillo and Alexandra G. Rosati
Jumping Worms Use Static Electricity
In a fascinating discovery, researchers at Hiroshima University have found that tiny nematode worms, Caenorhabditis elegans, use static electricity to jump, glide through the air,
Virgin Birth Observed in Crocodile
In a groundbreaking discovery, biologists at Virginia Tech have observed parthenogenesis, or virgin birth, in a female American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) in Costa Rica. Parthenogenesis
Cocaine-Producing Tobacco Plant
In a groundbreaking development, Chinese scientists have successfully modified the genes of a tobacco plant to produce cocaine. The aim of this research is to
