Genetic : Science World Report

Feb 23, 2016 07:28 AM EST

The Origin of Peanuts: New Genetic Study Reveals How Humans Cultivated the Food

Where do peanuts come from? Scientists have now traced the roots of the peanut crop back to Bolivia with the help of a "living relic."

Feb 19, 2016 03:22 PM EST

Aging Linked to Genetics: Essential Hormone is Instrumental in the Aging Process

Scientists may have finally made a link between genetics and aging. Researchers have shown that a hormone instrumental in the aging process is under genetic control.

Feb 12, 2016 06:44 PM EST

Our Genes May be Influenced by the Food We Eat

Could our genes be influenced by the food we eat?

Jan 14, 2016 04:49 PM EST

Your Genes May Determine How Happy Your Country Is

Why are some nations happier than others? It could all be in the genes. Scientists have found that genetic factors should be taken into account when judging national differences in happiness.

Jan 14, 2016 04:22 PM EST

Iceman Otzi's Genetic Heritage Uncovered: Mother's Line Went Extinct

Scientists have made some new discoveries concerning Iceman Otzi's heritage. Researchers have taken a closer look at the genetic history of a man who lived in the Eastern Alps over 5,300 years ago.

Jan 13, 2016 04:31 PM EST

How Honey Bees' Altruism Spreads Certain Genes

Scientists have found strong support for the long-standing evolutionary theory of kin selection.

Jan 02, 2016 07:00 PM EST

Vitamin D Supplements May Help Lower Symptoms In MS Patients

New findings published in the journal Neurology showed that patients who received high-dose supplements of vitamin D had reduced levels of inflammation related to the disease when compared to counterparts who did not take vitamin D supplements.

Dec 28, 2015 10:15 AM EST

Blue-Eyed Humans May All Descend from a Single, Common Ancestor

Do you have blue eyes? You may have more in common than other blue-eyed individuals than you once thought.

Dec 22, 2015 11:56 AM EST

Life Saving Surgeries Performed On Moroccan Teen With 'Ticking Time Bomb' On Face

Eighteen-year-old Zoubir Lahdodi of Morocco suffered from a severe venous malformation that caused blood vessels in his face to dilate--disfiguring his face and making it increasingly difficult for him to do everyday things like eat, talk, sleep and even breath.

Dec 22, 2015 02:04 AM EST