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Baldness hits small men: gene study
A recent study conducted by the University of Bonn has identified gene variants that increase the risk of early hair loss and prostate cancer in
Genetic Mutation Reduces Sleep Needs
A new study by scientists at the University of California in San Francisco has identified a gene responsible for reducing the amount of sleep some
Labrador Retriever’s Coat Affects Lifespan
Labrador Retrievers are one of the most popular dog breeds in the world, known for their friendly and loyal nature. However, researchers from the University
Hefe challenges DNA uniqueness rule.
Scientists have discovered a type of yeast that challenges the general rule of DNA uniqueness. This yeast is the first known organism in which the
Seeing Music: The Synesthete’s Advantage
New research from the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics and the University of Cambridge has shed light on the biological origins of synesthesia, a condition
Mystery Solved: Slow Aging in Bats
Fascinating research has revealed why some species of bats age at a much slower rate than others. Scientists at the University College Dublin have discovered
Gen-Mutation and Dog Social Behavior
Dogs are known for their strong attachment to humans, and a recent study by Bridgett von Holdt and her colleagues at Princeton University has shed
Bacterial Evolution: Gene Fusion Revealed
Bacteria adapt to their environment through the fusion of two genes, ensuring their survival by altering their DNA. New proteins are created during this process,
Genes Linked to Intelligence Discovered
A groundbreaking study conducted by scientists at the Free University of Amsterdam has identified 40 genes that are responsible for intelligence. The study, which analyzed
Barley’s complete genome decoded
After a decade of research, scientists have finally decoded the genome of barley, one of the world’s most important cereal crops. Barley has been a
