Genetics
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Scientists Expand Genetic Alphabet From 4 to 8 Letters
E. coli RNA polymerase, the core enzyme of bacterial gene expression, accurately transcribes a synthetic eight-letter DNA alphabet, effectively doubling life's fundamental information capacity, accord
What Are the Ethical Considerations of De-Extinction?
In 2003, a team of scientists embarked on a monumental task.
Neanderthal-Human Interactions: The Love Story Everyone Gets Wrong
An ancient jawbone recovered from Peştera cu Oase, a Romanian cave, revealed a human individual whose genetic makeup indicated a Neanderthal ancestor as recent as four to six generations prior, offeri
What Are Synthetic Human Chromosomes and What Are Their Ethical Issues?
Scientists have developed a method to efficiently construct single-copy human artificial chromosomes (HACs).
Rakhigarhi yields three ancient skeletons for DNA analysis
Three complete human skeletons, nearly 5,000 years old, have been transferred to a Kolkata laboratory, setting the stage for DNA analysis and facial reconstruction that could redefine India's ancient
Ancient DNA: Unraveling interspecies breeding
Today, 4,303 specific Neanderthal DNA differences actively influence 47 distinct genetic traits in modern humans, from immune responses to skin pigmentation.