Do we need ‘music in our genes’ to be exceptional? Not always, shows Beethoven’s DNA analysis
A person's genetic predisposition to musicality (or the lack of it) is no indicator of their ability
Plants can recover after being burned, so why might some species in the Amazon face local wipe out?
Ancient DNA is revealing the origins of livestock herding in Africa
Pastoralism’s roots could hold clues to help solve modern challenges
STI council leverages science & tech through 9 missions
Projects to be in areas ranging from biodiversity to artificial intelligence
World’s first three-parent baby raises questions about long-term health risks
It's a landmark case but there are many unknowns
Swiss bans GM for five years
You shed DNA everywhere you go, raising ethical questions about privacy
Trace samples in the water, sand and air are enough to identify who you are
DNA as history and sophistry
Genetics is only giving us some clues about our identity and lineage
Sickle cell disease is rife in west Africa — a fresh approach is needed to combat it
Nigeria has the largest population of individuals with the condition globally
Humans and mice are similar, yet different creatures, says study
Research will help experts to better test medicines meant for humans on mice
Gene patent verdict is as good as it gets
The US Supreme Court’s verdict in the Myriad case keeps everyone happy
A nobel indictment of gene patenting
Legendary scientist James Watson files court brief against lunacy of gene patents
Scientists shocked to discover new species of green anaconda, the world’s biggest snake
New species known as northern green anaconda
The Human Genome Project pieced together only 92% of the DNA — now scientists have finally filled in the remaining 8%
Efforts continue to create diverse genomic references that fully represent the human population and life on Earth
Scientists are on a path to sequencing 1 million human genomes, use big data to unlock genetic secrets
If researchers wanted to understand humanity in all its diversity, it would take sequencing thousands or millions of complete genomes. Now, a …
Scientists solve genetic puzzle surrounding Mundas
Study says genetic makeup of Mundas is a result of interaction that happened 2,000-4,000 years ago between Indian Dravidian and …
How resilient are indigenous goats to climate change
Indian scientists have identified biomarkers to reflect the impact of heat stress on meat characteristics and productivity in goats
New method to study insect muscles developed
Micro-level computed tomography (microCT) scanning can help scientists understand how human muscles function
The concept of schizophrenia is coming to an end – here's why
The symptoms of 'schizophrenia' are very real, but experts are looking for a better way to define them
Male fertility crisis: What environmental contaminants have got to do with it
The way environmental factors affect fertility and cause effects over multiple generations may involve the epigenome of sperm
India is many, not one; has assimilated ideas from everywhere: Upcoming report
Experts on genetics, archaeology, anthropology, linguistics, philosophy and history will prepare a 600-page report on 12,000 years of India’…
ITPGRFA: Decisions on key issues deferred at meet of treaty on plant genetic resources
One positive outcome at the ITPGRFA meet was the recognition of the contribution of farmers in preserving the diversity of crops that feed …
Veterinary drug may be repurposed for human cancers: study
Used to treat infections caused by parasitic worms in animals like horses, Fenbendazole has a good potential for development as an effective anti-…
How culture shaped evolution
A new book argues that cultural evolution helped in the accumulation of locally adaptive knowledge much faster than genetic evolution
In caste-ridden India, genetic isolation may be harmful to health
Occurrence of genetic diseases could be due to genetic isolation caused by endogamous marriages over generations