Genetics
Rare Pink Dolphins Spotted Swimming in Louisiana River
The cetaceans are likely bottlenose dolphins with albinism, and one could be "Pinky," an animal first seen in the area in 2007
The 'Ivory Man'—a Powerful Leader Buried in a Lavish Tomb 5,000 Years Ago—Was Actually a Woman
Researchers in Spain had previously assumed that the grave belonged to a high-status young man
What the Largest-Ever Study of Primate DNA Reveals About Ourselves
The findings cover not only conservation and primate evolution, but also human health and diseases
Octopuses Can Rewire Their Brains to Brave Chilly Waters
To handle changing temperatures, the cephalopods make "astounding" RNA edits, researchers find
National Genealogical Society Apologizes for 'Racist and Discriminatory' Past Actions
In a new report, the group reckons with its long history of racism and eugenicist beliefs
Scientists Can Now Pull Human DNA From Air and Water, Raising Privacy Questions
Environmental DNA helps monitor elusive and endangered animals, but it could be an ethical minefield when used with humans, new study shows
See Tables Crafted From Human Tissue, a Toad With Eggs on Its Back and More at This London Museum
The newly reopened Hunterian Museum acknowledges the ethical quandaries posed by its collection of anatomical specimens
Researchers Reveal the 'Pangenome,' a More Diverse Look at Human DNA
The new version of the human genome could lead to better diagnostics and treatment of genetic diseases
Ancient DNA Reveals Who Wore This 20,000-Year-Old Pendant
Researchers have found a new way to extract human DNA from porous artifacts
Balto's DNA Provides a New Look at the Intrepid Sled Dog
Scientists sequenced the famous canine's genome as part of a larger project studying the genes of 240 mammal species
New DNA Analysis Could Help Identify Victims of the Tulsa Race Massacre
Experts have linked six genetic profiles sequenced from exhumed remains to 19 potential surnames in seven states
These Male Ants Have Two Separate Sets of DNA
A genetic condition called chimerism may have helped yellow crazy ants become a dominating invasive species, a new study suggests
Ancient DNA Confirms the Origin Story of the Swahili People
Medieval individuals in the coastal East African civilization had almost equal parts African and Asian ancestry, a new study finds
DNA From Beethoven's Hair Reveals Clues About His Death
The composer was predisposed to liver disease and had hepatitis B at the end of his life, a new study finds
DNA Buried in Sediment Helps Scientists Picture Past Ecosystems
Examining the evidence offers a way to look back at now damaged environments
Scientists Are Trying to Figure Out How Animals Follow a Scent to Its Source
Uncovering the varied strategies that animals employ could help engineers develop robots that accomplish similar tasks
Why Scientists Are Studying the Stray Dogs Living at Chernobyl
A new study is a first step toward understanding how radiation exposure might affect DNA
Ancient DNA Sheds Light on Europe's Hunter-Gatherers
Researchers looked at the genomes of several hundred people who lived before, during and after the last ice age
Genetically Modified Trees Are Taking Root to Capture Carbon
A start-up created the plants to help combat the climate crisis, but they have so far only been tested in a lab setting
Scientists Are Injecting Alligator Genes Into Catfish
The technique could help prevent infections in the millions of pounds of farmed catfish raised for human consumption
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