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The Influence of a 700-Million-Year-Old Mutation on Organ Development
A genetic mutation that dates back 700 million years has played a crucial role in the formation of essential organs in humans and other vertebrates.
Why not all smokers get lung cancer.
A recent report from the Robert Koch Institute reveals that approximately 59,700 people are diagnosed with lung cancer in Germany every year. The number of
First human case of H3N8 avian flu in China
China has reported its first case of a human being infected with the H3N8 bird flu virus. The virus has been circulating in the environment
New Coronavirus Found in British Bats
A new coronavirus has been discovered in the UK, which could potentially be dangerous to humans if it crosses with SARS-CoV-2. Bats have been living
Single Gene Boosts Mouse Intelligence
The question of why humans are more intelligent than other living beings has long been a topic of scientific inquiry. One possible answer is that
Identifying Mutational Fog as Highly Carcinogenic
APOBEC Enzymes, which are supposed to defend against diseases, are attacking human cells and causing mutation clouds that frequently lead to cancer. Researchers from the
Higher Mortality Risk in CRISPR-Edited Babies
The birth of genetically modified twins in China last year using CRISPR gene editing technology has caused a stir in the scientific community. While the
Mutation Causes Breathing Problems in Dogs
Scientists have discovered a gene mutation in dogs that is a major cause of severe breathing problems, in addition to the shape of their snouts.
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,
