All of Us: A Lack of Diversity in Medicine
With the release of its first 100,000 genomes this project is solving a dangerous problem: a startling lack of diversity in medicine.a
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Wild Relative of Wheat Could Help Curb Disease
Stem rust might be the bane of a wheat crop, but researchers may have found a solution that could protect the popular grain.
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Meet a Biophysicist: Dr. Dinesh Medipally
A biophysicist studies chemical and physical principles of living things and of biological processes, such as cell development and disease.
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Get to Know the Red Fox Genome
The red fox is the world’s most widely distributed land carnivore. Some surprising findings about the origins, journey and evolution of the red fox have come to light.
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Working Dogs Traded by Ancient Cultures?
Dog people love their dogs, but did you know that in the Arctic, working canines were traded as valuable commodities at least 2,000 years ago?
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Friends at First Sight? Genetics May Decide
Is there a genetic component to friendship? Mice prefer friends who are genetically similar to them, regardless of other factors.
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Does Brain Cholesterol Control Alzheimer’s?
Brain cholesterol levels may be the key to understanding and treating Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study.
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The Effect of Exercise on Your Genes
Genes can be expressed in different ways, and new research suggests that exercise has a positive impact on gene expression and your health.
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Giant Virus Evolution Key to New Medical Nanotechnology
Research into the evolution of giant viruses is helping scientists to understand and harness the viruses for innovative medical nanotechnology.
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What was the wild ancestor of cattle?
Cattle were first domesticated around 10,500 years ago, but today there are no wild cattle. What was the wild ancestor of the cow?
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