genetics
The Gift Of The Gab Is In The Genes
Scientists have identified the genes that contribute to language learning in early childhood.
Using Zebrafish To Study Human Respiratory Diseases
Scientists have discovered genes in zebrafish which may be synonymous with the genes for developing hair-like structures in the human airway.
Detecting Rare Genetic Diseases In Under 30 Minutes
By combining the patient's symptoms with his or her genetic information, the Phen-Gen tool can quickly detect faulty genes.
All The Better To Smell You With
Elephants, not dogs, have the most number of olfactory receptor genes, study shows.
7 Must-Read Stories In July 2014
A round-up of our top stories in July 2014; spanning ancient fossils to cosmic rays and the most high profile retraction in recent years.
East Asian-Specific Breast Cancer Genes Found
Scientists have pinpointed three genetic regions associated with an increased risk of breast cancer in East Asians.
One Template, Two Peptides
Scientists from the University of Tokyo have developed a method of reprogramming the genetic code such that a single mRNA template can yield two different peptides.
What Makes Silkworms Male Or Female?
Scientists have made the surprising finding that piRNA rather than proteins determines sex in silkworms.
Whales Can Only Taste Salt
In whales, the sweet, sour, bitter and umami taste receptors have become pseudogenes, leaving them only with the ability to taste salt.
