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Genetics

Jawbone of Long-Dead Marine Found in Kid’s Rock Collection

‘UNEXPECTED’

He was laid to rest at a cemetery in Missouri back in 1951, and there had reportedly never been any inkling that the grave did not contain all of his remains.

Allison Quinn | Published Apr 18, 2024
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‘White’ Chicago Cop Sues Department to Change His Race

‘VERY ARBITRARY’

Officer Muhammed Yusuf says racial identity is fluid and being incorrectly designated Caucasian has hampered his career.

Justin Rohrlich | Published Feb 26, 2024

Scientists a Step Closer to Resurrecting Extinct Species

GENETIC LOTTERY

The genetic material was recovered from a 130-year-old dead Tasmanian tiger.

Tony Ho Tran | Published Sep 19, 2023

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The Y Chromosome Has Been Fully Sequenced

DUDES ROCK

The secrets of male health, ancestry, and evolution may finally be within our grasp.

Tony Ho Tran | Published Aug 23, 2023

The Keys to Mental Illness May Be Hiding Within Amish Genes

OLD ORDER CODE

Researchers believe a centuries-old religious community may be able to shine a light on how we can best treat disorders like depression.

Christopher Johnston | Published Jul 24, 2023

This Artificial Virus May Soon Cure the Deadliest Diseases

INFECTIOUS

Don’t worry—this won’t be the start of a new pandemic.

Neel V. Patel | Published May 30, 2023

This Updated Human Genome Map Will Change Medicine Forever

EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE

Mapping out the diversity in our species’ genes could lead to cures for diseases we never thought were possible.

Neel V. Patel | Published May 10, 2023

Scientists Use a Lock of Beethoven’s Hair to Crack His DNA

GENIUS GENOME

Beethoven’s genes partially explain the disease that contributed to his death.

Victor Swezey | Published Mar 22, 2023

The Chernobyl Disaster Created Genetically Mutant Dogs

MUTTS

Scientists are studying exactly how the pups adapted to the intense radiation.

Maddie Bender | Published Mar 03, 2023

A Pill Could Help You Grow Longer Limbs in the Future

FAR REACHING

The drug may one day help those with a rare genetic disorder.

Maddie Bender | Published Feb 15, 2023

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