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Paddlefish's Doubled Genome May Question Theories on Limb Evolution
August 7, 2012 — The American paddlefish -- known for its bizarre, protruding snout and eggs harvested for caviar -- duplicated its entire genome about 42 million years ago, according to a new study. This finding may ... > full story -
Genomic Study of Africa's Hunter-Gatherers Elucidates Human Variation and Ancient Interbreeding
July 26, 2012 — Geneticists have analyzed the fully sequenced genomes of 15 Africans belonging to three different hunter-gatherer groups and decipher some of what these genetic codes have to say about human ... > full storyMore: -
Citizen Researchers Help Unlock European Genetic Heritage
July 25, 2012 — Citizen researchers are carrying out crucial research into European genetic ... > full story -
Spider-Man Adventure Similar to Actual Science
July 24, 2012 — A regenerative medicine researcher says that the plot of latest Spider-Man adventure isn’t as far-fetched as people might ... > full story -
Entire Genetic Sequence of Individual Human Sperm Determined
July 19, 2012 — The entire genomes of 91 human sperm from one man have been sequenced. The results provide a fascinating glimpse into naturally occurring genetic variation in one individual, and are the first to ... > full storyMore: -
Unique Neandertal Arm Morphology Due to Scraping, Not Spearing
July 18, 2012 — Unique arm morphology in Neandertals was likely caused by scraping activities such as hide preparation, not spear thrusting as previously theorized, according to new ... > full story -
New Test May Help Predict Prostate Cancer
July 17, 2012 — Medical researchers have developed a genetic test to predict a man’s risk for prostate cancer. Use of the test could reduce the need for repeat biopsies in men who have had a negative ... > full story -
Reconstructing the Diet of African Hominid Australopithecus Anamensis
July 17, 2012 — The diet of Australopithecus anamensis, a hominid that lived in the east of the African continent more than 4 million years ago, was very specialized and, according to a new study, it included foods ... > full story -
Early Human Ancestor, Australopithecus Sediba, Fossils Discovered in Rock
July 12, 2012 — A large rock containing significant parts of a skeleton of an early human ancestor has just been discovered. The skeleton is believed to be the remains of "Karabo," the type skeleton of ... > full story -
Insights Into Primate Diversity: Lessons from the Rhesus Macaque
June 29, 2012 — The rhesus macaque has three times as much genetic variation as humans. However despite much of this extra variation within genes, protein function is not affected. Consequently damaging variations ... > full story
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