Genomes : Science World Report

Jun 21, 2017 06:22 AM EDT

Breakthrough: Scientists Produce Biofuel From Algae

The scientists are even able to double the number of oil the algae could generate.

Dec 12, 2016 05:30 AM EST

Discovery Of The Mummy's DNA Could Lead To The Understanding Of The Origin Of Smallpox

The evolution of smallpox could be better understand in the discovery of the DNA of a mummified child.

Jan 06, 2016 03:04 PM EST

Genes Born By Accident Led To Evolutionary Innovation, Study Reveals New Findings

A new study found that a set of new genes born by accident may have led to an evolutionary innovation. This 'accident' led to the creation of novel genes, which developed during the course of evolution.

Dec 29, 2015 08:37 AM EST

Ancient Irish Genomes Reveal There was a Massive Human Migration into Ireland

Scientists have sequenced the first ancient Irish human genomes, revealing a bit more about Celtic people.

Dec 01, 2015 01:16 PM EST

Newly Discovered Genes May be Linked to Longer, Healthier Life

Scientists have uncovered the genes that may lead to a longer, healthier life. They've looked at the genomes of three organisms and have found the genes associated with the aging process that all three have in common.

Nov 25, 2015 08:00 AM EST

Farming Changed the Human Genome with New Genetic Features

Farming may have changed the human genome.

Nov 24, 2015 09:37 AM EST

Tiny Water Bears, the World's Toughest Animal, Have a Bizarre Genome

One of the toughest creatures on Earth is the water bear, known formally as the tardigrade. Now,researchers have sequenced its genome have found that it gets a huge chunk of its genome from foreign DNA.

Oct 27, 2015 10:34 AM EDT

The Ancestry of Ancient Aurochs Reveal How Complicated Cows Are

You wouldn't think that cows are all that complex-but they are. Scientists have now taken a closer look at the ancestry of domesticated cattle, and have found that it's more complicated than previously thought.

Oct 02, 2015 07:49 AM EDT

Evolution: Snakes Have the Blueprints for Arms and Legs Still Encoded in Their Genome

Snakes may not have arms or legs, but they do have the blueprints for them in their genome.

Sep 22, 2015 11:34 AM EDT

Sequenced Flatworm Genome May Unveil the Secrets of Regenerative Medicine

Imagine regrowing lost limbs. That's exactly what a certain flatworm can do with its regenerative powers. Now, scientists are aiming to learn a bit more about this regenerative ability after sequencing its genome.

May 14, 2015 09:37 AM EDT