The second and final article in the series will look at higher order molecular evidence for the theory of evolution, from chromosomes to populations.
Continue ReadingDiscover the fascinating history of the house cat, a species that domesticated itself—because humans offered the easy life. Everything you thought you …
Continue ReadingIn the first part of this two-part series on the genetic support for the theory of evolution, we’ll be examining what DNA sequences and genes can tell …
Continue ReadingSchistosomiasis is a parasitic disease that causes chronic diarrhoea, severe anaemia, and organ damage. It kills nearly 300,000 people every year in …
Continue ReadingThe genomes of living organisms are full of useful genes that govern traits such as hair color and behavior. But a large part of genomes are made up …
Continue ReadingSickle cell disease is the most common inherited blood disorder in Americans, and affects millions of people worldwide.
Continue ReadingTelomerase is a crucial enzyme that controls and maintains telomeres. These are the tips of chromosomes that a) protect DNA from molecular attack and …
Continue ReadingDogs have evolved over thousands of years in a variety of ways in multiple locations across the world. Modern dogs descend from wolves and have …
Continue ReadingRecent studies have shown that loneliness may have genetic predisposition. Research based on the concepts of behavioral genetics has revealed that …
Continue ReadingCertain organisms live where others can’t. They thrive in hostile conditions where others would not survive. These organisms are called extremophiles …
Continue ReadingThe British scientist Francis Galton was a first cousin of Charles Darwin and a brilliant, multi-faceted individual with wide-ranging interests. He is …
Continue ReadingSynthetic Genomics is a company that has been set up to build artificial life forms from the basic blocks of DNA. The aim is to come up with new ways …
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