DNA

Archaeologists recover ancient DNA from the remains of a sixth-century Chinese emperor

Archaeologists successfully extracted ancient DNA from the remains of a sixth-century Chinese emperor, who reigned during the country’s tumultuous Dark…

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DNA analysis of a dying old man, done after his death, confirms that he was Japan’s most wanted fugitive

Japanese police revealed on Tuesday (Feb 27) that DNA analysis conducted after the death of an elderly man confirmed his…

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DNA study reveals that sex-chromosome syndromes existed even 5,000 years ago

The earliest instances of sex-chromosome syndromes, as identified by researchers, indicate that individuals with extra or missing chromosomes were present…

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Advanced DNA test that can detect 18 early stage cancers developed by scientists

Researchers have achieved a significant breakthrough in medical diagnostics with the clinical introduction of a DNA test capable of identifying…

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Researchers discover remnants of DNA in fossilised remains of a sea turtle dating back to 6 million years ago

Researchers have made an extraordinary discovery by identifying remnants of DNA in fossilized remains of a sea turtle dating back…

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Report: China scooped up human DNA from nations around the world

In the year 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic when many European countries were under lockdown, an aircraft transported a Chinese…

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Scientists discover pieces of DNA which are said to act like ‘Bond villains’ in helping cancers spread

Scientists have identified the DNA fragments that are thought to operate like ‘Bond villains’ in promoting the growth of cancer.…

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DNA analysis reveals the identity of the murder victim of the ‘Lady of the Dunes’ 50 years later!

Nearly 50 years after her mutilated body was found on a beach in Massachusetts, the FBI has finally identified the…

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Izium and beyond: A story of mass grave crimes!

Every society desires to honour their deceased. For each family to get closure, the missing must be located. The process…

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‘Superfruit’ Purple tomatoes offer ‘anticancer properties’, driven 16 years by Snapdragon genes; Read on…

When European scientists genetically modified a tomato with DNA from the snapdragon flower in 2008, the result was a purple…

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Monkeypox; ‘Do’s and don’ts’ released by the health ministry

With rising cases of monkeypox in India, the Union health ministry has released a list of dos and don’ts to…

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A negative DNA test is not conclusive ‘evidence of rape’: High Court

While denying bail to a rape suspect, the Bombay High Court ruled that a DNA test ruling him out as…

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Are you aware that the tea you drink contains DNA from bugs?

You’re consuming tea that contains insect DNA. Do you believe that the tea you drink contains traces of bug DNA?…

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Ever heard of bio-weapons that use DNA to kill specific people? It is now a reality!

A member of the United States House Intelligence Committee warned that bioweapons that use a target’s DNA to kill only…

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A scientific study claims that our DNA originated in space.

We are literally made of star dust. The vast processes that create stars in the cosmos are the source of every…

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Actor Dhanush issues legal notice to couple claiming ‘he is their biological son’!

Dhanush, the son of Indian actor Kasthoori Raja, and his father have served a court summons on a Madurai-based couple…

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Significant ‘IQ differences’ between twins raised in different countries; Report

A recent study found that identical twins raised in different nations had a considerable variation in intelligence. A set of…

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‘Teeth are uniquely identifiable, just like fingerprints and DNA’: Experts

‘Just like our fingerprints and DNA have a unique identity, our teeth do as well. Teeth help in the identification…

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Face recognition technology identifies ‘deceased Russian soldiers’ and notifies their families

According to Ukraine’s vice prime minister, facial recognition software is being used by the nation to identify the bodies of…

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Breaking News: Fire breaks out in godown, kills 11 migrants

A massive fire engulfed a scrap godown in Hyderabad’s Bhoiguda area on Wednesday morning, killing 11 workers. It took six…

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‘Are we responsible for killing Neanderthals’? A new discovery could explain this…

Europe was first inhabited by Neanderthals 400,000 years ago. According to current theories, the species went extinct around 40,000 years…

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Introducing ‘DNA antenna’: A revolutionary nanotechnology invention!

The world’s smallest antenna is here! Even more groundbreaking is the fact that the world’s tiniest antenna was made from…

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Ancient migration shaped Britain’s demography 2000 years ago: Report

A new study suggests that the Bronze Age immigration into southern Britain contributed to half the genetic ancestry of places…

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‘Finally saw him’: DNA proves mother’s baby up for adoption is hers

Anupama, a 22-year-old mother from Kerala who has been fighting for a baby since he had gone missing over a…

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Chicken or egg: which came first? Now we know!

People have been asking this question for years – which came first, the chicken or the egg? No one really…

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Identical twins – the mystery solved by Dutch scientists

The medical mystery of why some twins are born identical has been solved by scientists in the Netherlands. This is…

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A new Jurassic Park? Woolly mammoths all set to make a comeback!

Woolly mammoths are like enigmas. Ten thousand years ago, huge beasts roamed the Arctic and even coexisted with early humans.…

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Hong Kong finds new Napoleon hat with DNA previews!

On Monday, auction house Bonhams in Hong Kong previewed a newly discovered hat that had DNA evidence proving it belonged…

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UP: Skeleton of a male found at the base of a hospital’s non-functional lift

Lucknow: In Uttar Pradesh, an out-of-service elevator at OPEC Hospital in Kaili of Basti district was repaired after 24 years.…

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Researchers discover a ‘genome link’ to an extinct human group passing through India!!!

Researchers have discovered an ancient human genome from Southeast Asia that demonstrates the movement of early modern humans throughout the…

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Rise & Shine : Waking up an hour earlier reduces depression risks

A study of 840,000 people by University of Colorado Boulder researchers and researchers at MIT and Harvard provides some of…

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Blood test to detect 50 types of cancer to be piloted by NHS England

The National Health Service (NHS) in England will introduce screening tests for blood tests that can detect 50 types of…

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Do Environmental changes affect the Human DNA? Here’s all we know

By now, we know that the environment can also have an effect on us. The recent studies have revealed that…

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Nobel prize for Chemistry has been shared by 2 women for the 1st time!!!

The Nobel Prize in chemistry was awarded this year to Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna for their work on “genetic…

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Shocking facts revealed from DNA test of actress Amy Jackson

Amy Jackson recently took a DNA ancestry test, the results of which are awaited. As she didn’t know her dad’s…

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