
Genetics
Let’s learn about DNA
DNA is made of two chemical chains twisted around each other. It stores information that allows cells to grow and function.
DNA is made of two chemical chains twisted around each other. It stores information that allows cells to grow and function.
A centaur has the torso of a human and the body of a horse. It may sound cool, but it wouldn’t work very well.
Evolution is how species change over time. Individuals in the group vary, and some will pass on their genes. Over time, the whole species changes.
Researchers have long dreamed of using brown fat to fight obesity and diabetes. Work in animals shows they’re closing in on achieving that dream.
Most of the affected people descend from communities in South Asia or live in Europe today.
Only eight years after its development, CRISPR has revolutionized genetics. It also just brought Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna acclaim.
They turned up the enzyme in bacteria behind that underarm stench. Understanding how it works could pave the way to new types of deodorant.
His is the first confirmed case of reinfection with this virus. His second bout was detected by accident, because he showed no symptoms.
What’s your dog’s human-equivalent age? Just multiply how old it is times seven, right? Uh, no. And here’s why.
Early data from human trials show that several candidate COVID-19 vaccines produce virus-inactivating antibodies and immune cells that fight the virus.