Images show the green fluorescence signals in different body parts of the three-day-old chimeric monkeyCao et al/Cell/(CC By SA)In a scenario reminiscent of the initial scenes in a science fiction horror movie, scientists have injected stem cells from a seven-day-old monkey embryo into an unrelated four-to-five-day embryo of the same species. This combined embryo...
New research has identified rare genetic variants associated with male pattern hair loss. Credit: PixaobayA recent research endeavor has pinpointed uncommon genetic variations linked to male pattern baldness, including two previously unknown ones. Beyond expanding our comprehension of this condition, these discoveries hold the potential to open the door to personalized treatment approaches.Androgenetic alopecia,...
Credit: PixaobayResearchers from multiple institutions in Hungary, including ethologists, natural scientists, and psychologists, have uncovered evidence indicating that the appeal of flat-faced dogs to humans may be linked to their greater inclination to seek assistance compared to other dog breeds.In a study featured in the journal Scientific Reports, the team conducted experiments involving two...
Mother Jones. Credit:Scientists at ETH Zurich have devised a technique for genetically modifying individual cells separately within animals. This innovation streamlines the research process, eliminating the need for numerous animal experiments. By applying this novel approach, the scientists have pinpointed genes linked to a severe, rare genetic disorder.Typically, investigating the genetic origins of...
Credit: Physiological Genomics (2023). DOI: 10.1152/physiolgenomics.00005.2023High blood pressure (hypertension) during pregnancy poses severe risks to the pregnant and fetus. A recent study sheds light on potential contributing factors to these dangerous disorders, focusing on changes in mitochondrial gene expression. The research offers valuable insights into understanding and potentially addressing hypertensive disorders during pregnancy.Examining Hypertensive Disorders of...
Credit: PixaobayScientists have made a groundbreaking discovery by identifying the genetic cause of virgin birth in an unexpected species, the fruit fly ''Drosophila melanogaster''. Once this ability is activated in a female fruit fly, it can be inherited by successive generations.In this process, females can reproduce either sexually with the presence of males...
We all have heard of Africa as the "cradle of humankind" or the "fountain of humankind”, due to the earliest evidence of human ancestors found here. A new research show on how the African ancestor mixture and a couple of truths on how they lived and connected came to light.A group of 44 researchers...
Credit: Unsplash.Research team leader Joanne Cole, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Biomedical Informatics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, stated that they have identified genes associated with sensory pathways, including taste, smell, and texture, which may also impact the brain's reward response.However, these genes could potentially be utilized...
illustration of the structure of DNA. Credit: Unsplash.A recent study led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, a division of the National Institutes of Health, has found that DNA has the ability to imitate protein functions by adopting intricate and three-dimensional structures.A recent study, published in...
Astronaut in space. Credit: Unsplash.In the realm beyond Earth, the absence of gravity poses a significant hazard to the well-being of astronauts, particularly during extended missions. Gaining insights into the response of the human body to the space environment is essential for long-term space exploration and the development of countermeasures to safeguard astronaut health.Previous...
