Genome : Science World Report

Jan 26, 2015 09:47 AM EST

New Genetics Study Reveals Which 'Letters' in the Human Genome are Functionally Important

The human genome largely dictates what you're like as a person, and scientists are still unraveling the mysteries of this code to our existence. Now, though, they may have discovered a way to identify which letters in the human genome are functionally important.

Dec 16, 2014 07:06 AM EST

How Wild Horses First Became Domesticated

Most people know that the horses of today are different from the wild horses that they once were. Now, though, researchers are learning a bit more about how horses first became domesticated.

Dec 15, 2014 11:32 AM EST

Scientists Edit a Genome to Correct Genetic Mutations

Imagine being able to "edit" a person's genome in order to correct genetic mutations. Sounds like something out of science fiction, right? But it may just be possible in the future.

Dec 12, 2014 08:22 AM EST

Genetics Reveal the 'Big Bang' of Bird Evolution Occurred After Dinosaur Mass Extinction

Scientists have managed to learn a bit more about bird evolution after examining the time after the mass extinction that wiped out dinosaurs and almost everything else about 66 million years ago.

Dec 01, 2014 07:51 AM EST

Genomes of Malaria-Carrying Mosquitoes Sequenced: New View of Disease-Transmitting Insect

Scientists have taken a step forward when it comes to understanding the genetics behind disease-carrying insects. They've sequenced the genomes of 16 Anopheles mosquito species, which are responsible for transmitting human malaria parasites.

Nov 20, 2014 09:33 AM EST

Genome Reveals the Similarities and Differences Between Mice and Man

What do humans and mice have in common? According to a new study, they have quite a few striking similarities.

Nov 11, 2014 07:33 AM EST

How Wild Cats First Became Domesticated and Why Dogs are Tamer

Cats and humans have shared the same households for the past 9,000 years and now, scientists have studied the cat genome to learn a bit more about how these creatures were first domesticated.

Nov 07, 2014 08:07 AM EST

Koala Retroviruses Reveal New Clues About the Origins of the Human Genome

Koalas may be revealing new clues about the origins of the human genome. Scientists have recently discovered that 39 different koala retroviruses in a koala's genome were all endogenous, which means they've been passed down to the koala from one parent or the other.

Nov 05, 2014 08:42 AM EST

Scientists Sequence the Coffee Tree Genome

As you drink your morning cup of coffee, you can be confident in knowing that there are teams of scientists in the world working on improving coffee--with the help of genetics.

Oct 27, 2014 06:30 AM EDT

Genome Reveals Ancient People from Easter Island Sailed Nearly 2500 Miles to the Americas

Scientists have taken a closer look at the people of Easter Island and have found that they may have made their way from their home to the Americas long before the Dutch commander Jakob Roggeveen arrived with his ships in 1722.

Oct 14, 2014 07:20 AM EDT

House Fly Genome Sheds Light on Human Health and Diseases

Scientists have taken a closer look at the house fly's genome, and state that it could provide insights into pathogen immunity, pest control and decomposing waste.

Oct 08, 2014 11:23 AM EDT

Scientists Unlock Non-Coding Half of the Genome: The Mystery Behind 'Junk' DNA

Scientists may have just uncovered the secrets of an obscure swatch of human DNA that was once thought to be nothing more than biological trash. The new findings could shed light on complex genetic-related diseases, such as cancer and diabetes.