Genetics
Understanding lifespan: Genes may unlock path to healthier aging, scientists say - study
Research by Weizmann scientists finds genetics may explain 50% of human lifespan, over twice previous estimates, opening doors to therapies targeting aging itself.
Oldest trace of Syphilis-linked DNA from 5,500-year-old bone shows disease came from Americas
Israeli scientists unlock genetic links to Autism, brain disorder using CRISPR tech -study
Israeli scientists crack the code on breast cancer cells' survival in brain
HIV cured using stem cells extracted from umbilical cord - study
Using stem cells from umbilical cord blood instead of from donors increases the potential to cure the disease through stem cell transplants in people of all racial backgrounds.
Red hot: Gene that allows eating massive amounts of chili peppers found in Israel
The ability to eat huge amounts of red chili peppers is due to a defective gene discovered by Jerusalem researchers in a Palestinian boy and his cousin.
Dogs in Chernobyl nuclear plant are genetically distinct from others - study
The mysterious dog populations in the Chernobyl nuclear power plant are genetically distinct from the other dog populations near the nuclear disaster site in Ukraine.
University of Haifa scientists unlock key to drought-resistant wheat plants - study
An international team of scientists found that the right number of copies of a specific group of genes can stimulate longer root growth.
New model explains huge variety of sizes of hereditary material in nature
Why is ‘junk DNA’ not deleted from the original genome over millions of years of evolution?
Researchers successfully elongate mouse limbs shortened by genetic disease
Patients with the disease Robinow Syndrome and similar diseases that affect the skeletal system have short-limb dwarfism and facial abnormalities.
The science behind colorful snakes - study
Researchers have located and successfully edited the gene responsible for reptilian color variants.
Newly-discovered gene mutation blocks babies from metabolizing vitamin D
Adults living with this gene may not know they have it. The symptoms include frequent kidney stones and high levels of calcium in the blood.
Baby born with fully developed teeth shocks mother, doctors
This happens in between about 1 in 800 to 1 in 6000 births - and the mother was as shocked as anybody.
Israeli researchers develop new process for creating custom enzymes -study
Enzymes that are modified using this process, called the CADENZ Method, could have long-reaching impacts.
