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Real Chimeras Discovered by Researchers
Male Yellow Crazy Ants (Anoplolepis gracilipes) have been discovered to be true chimeras, defying the basic laws of biological inheritance. Chimera, a mythical creature from
Do Opposites Really Attract in Relationships?
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder has challenged the old adage that “opposites attract.” The study aimed to investigate
Ocean Insect Population Decline
Insects are known to make up the majority of the biomass of all land animals. However, despite their abundance on land, they are surprisingly scarce
Reviving 90,000-year-old bacteria
In a groundbreaking study, researchers have reconstructed the genetic blueprint of ancient bacteria and used modern microbes to recreate them. These prehistoric biomolecules offer new
Math Talent Gene Discovered
A recent study conducted by researchers at Shaanxi Normal University has identified seven gene variants that are linked to mathematical abilities in children. The study,
New Snake Family Identified
A new study has revealed that the Micrelaps snakes, known for their distinctive black and yellow ring patterns, belong to a previously unknown family of
Creating Mice from Male Cells
In a groundbreaking development in genetics, scientists at the University of Kyushu in Japan have successfully created mice using only male skin cells. The breakthrough
Humanity Almost Extinct 800,000 Years Ago
A groundbreaking new study has revealed that humans were on the brink of extinction between 900,000 and 800,000 years ago. According to genetic analysis, all
Cloning Super Cows for Double Milk
China has successfully cloned “super cows” that produce twice as much milk as regular cows. The country plans to breed a large herd of these
Reviving the Extinct Dodo: Genetic Start-up
Colossal Biosciences, a genetics start-up, has secured $150 million in funding to bring back the extinct Dodo bird using new genetic methods. However, the project
