Dna
New study points to genetic ‘Achilles’ Heel’ in cancer cells
Researchers explained to TPS-IL that the same genetic machinery that allows tumors to grow at extremely high speed may also damage their DNA, exposing new vulnerabilities for future treatments.
BIU study reveals that origin of sleeping in humans is deduced from jellyfish, sea anemones
Rapid pandemic response: Israeli bio-chip instantly maps antibody defense
Ancient DNA reveals extreme family ties in Bronze Age southern Italy - study
23andMe sued after Ashkenazi Jews’ user data is stolen and sold in targeted attack
The hacker from the initial leak offered to sell data profiles in bulk for $1 to $10 per account.
9/11: Two victims identified on eve of attack anniversary
The remains of a man and a woman killed in the September 11 attack on the World Trade Center have been identified. This year marks the 22nd anniversary since the attack.
Scientists release the first complete sequence of a human Y chromosome
After decades of challenges, this elusive area has been fully sequenced, completing the set of end-to-end human chromosomes.
DNA evidence triples prosecution rates in criminal cases - study
DNA evidence is a potent tool, but it isn’t infallible; so its use in the legal system must be carefully considered.
Cold case solved: Israel Police arrest suspect in 20-year-old murder case
Recent advances in DNA extraction technology enabled investigators to re-examine evidence found near Levy's body.
Cooking food at high temperatures can raise your risk of cancer - study
Components of DNA damaged by heat can be absorbed through digestion and incorporated into the DNA of the person consuming the food.
Just like people, elephants don't like eating the same thing every night - study
Elephants vary their diets not only according to what’s available but also to their preferences and physiological needs.
Hand odor can reveal a person’s gender to aid in forensic evidence - study
Until now, human-odor research has shown that scent compounds can reveal a person’s age and racial or ethnic group.
Scientists isolate human gene able to fend off most bird flu viruses
A team of scientists from the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research studied hundreds of genes normally expressed by human cells.
Saturn's icy moon Enceladus harbors essential elements for life
The same team previously confirmed that Enceladus' ice grains contain a rich assortment of minerals and complex organic compounds, including the ingredients for amino acids.
