Genetics Archives

Resurrecting the Moa: A New Deextinction Initiative Blends Māori Wisdom with Cutting-Edge Genomics to Revive a Lost Giant

Micah Hanks·July 8, 2025

A groundbreaking new collaboration is working to resurrect one of New Zealand’s most enigmatic lost species, the South Island Giant Moa.

Researchers Have Cracked the 4,500-Year-Old Genome of a Mummy From Egypt’s First Pyramid Age

Ryan Whalen·July 2, 2025

An Egyptian genome has finally been unraveled, thanks to a sample from an at least 4,500 year-old mummy dating back to the pyramids.

“Crazy Experiment” Yields Mice With Human Cells in Multiple Organs

Ryan Whalen·June 19, 2025

Human-mouse chimeras have been created in recent American research, producing mouse intestines, livers, and even brains with human cells.

“It Seems Like Science Fiction”: Researchers Unleash Breakthrough Tracking Technology Using Environmental DNA

Micah Hanks·June 3, 2025

Scientists have revealed a novel means of tracking everything from wildlife to the presence of illicit substances using DNA that is readily detectable in the environment.

Scientists Warn of DNA Hacking: New Study Reveals Terrifying Emerging Threats in Genomic Sequencing

Tim McMillan·April 30, 2025

DNA hacking is no longer science fiction. A new study reveals major cybersecurity flaws in genetic sequencing technology.

Previously Unknown Ancient Human Lineage Discovered in Libyan Rock Shelter

Ryan Whalen·April 10, 2025

Homo sapiens migrated out of Africa roughly 50,000 years ago, but scientists have now discovered that some chose to remain behind.

Chew on This: Natural Bean Gum Could Help Stop the Spread of Flu and Herpes Viruses

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·April 9, 2025

Researchers created a chewing gum from lalab beans that has antiviral properties to help fight herpes and influenza strains.

The Dire Wolf, an Extinct Canine that Roamed Prehistoric America, Has Been Resurrected

Micah Hanks·April 7, 2025

The dire wolf has been resurrected in a remarkable achievement by Texas-based biotechnology company Colossal Biosciences.

Ancient Genetic Discovery Challenges Single-Lineage Theory of Human Origins

Ryan Whalen·March 20, 2025

New research has shown that modern humans descend from not one but two separate ancient human ancestral lineages.

Secrets of the Caterpillar God: Indigenous Traditions Shaped Cassava’s Genetic Diversity for Millennia, Study Reveals

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·March 11, 2025

Researchers found that indigenous farming practices like planting cassava for the caterpillar god helped preserve genetic diversity.

A photo of the woolly mice produced by Colossal Bioscienes

Introducing the ‘Woolly Mouse’: Colossal Biosciences Unveils Its Latest Breakthrough in De-Extinction Technology

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·March 4, 2025

Colossal Biosciences has used genetic engineering to produce a cold adapted woolly mouse using woolly mammoth DNA.

Secrets of Cone Snail Toxins Decoded by AI Could Lead to New Drug Discoveries

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·February 17, 2025

Researchers have found that cone snail toxins can be a good model for AI simulations of molecular interactions.

New Research Shows Bacterial ‘Sexome’ Could Help Identify Perpetrators in Sexual Assault Cases

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·February 13, 2025

Researchers have discovered that unique bacterial species, known as the “sexome,” are transferred between individuals during sexual intercourse.

Meet the Worldwide Sisterhood of Citizen Scientists Determining What Makes a Healthy Vaginal Microbiome

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·February 7, 2025

An international team of scientists is helping to identify how vaginal microbiomes vary across cultures and continents.

New Strain of Rice Could Slash Methane Emissions by 70% Without Sacrificing Yields

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·February 3, 2025

Researchers have discovered how to significantly reduce methane emissions from rice fields without compromising crop yields.

Scientists Create First-Ever Mouse With Two Fathers Using Stem Cell Technology

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·January 29, 2025

Using cutting-edge stem cell technology, a team of scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) recently created a mouse with two biological Scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have successfully created a mouse with two fathers..

The X Factor: Study Reveals How Your Mother’s X Chromosome Could Impact Cognitive Health in Aging

Ryan Whalen·January 24, 2025

New research is offering deeper insights into the role of the active X chromosome and its effects on brain health.

Scientists Complete First Comprehensive Map of Human DNA Recombination

Ryan Whalen·January 22, 2025

Scientists reveal new insights into the hidden processes driving human genetic variation with the first complete human DNA recombination map.

Colossal Secures $200M, Advancing De-Extinction Science That Soon Could Resurrect the Woolly Mammoth

Micah Hanks·January 15, 2025

Colossal, a leading Texas-based biosciences company working to combat environmental dangers and revive extinct species, has reached a new funding milestone that it says will accelerate its pioneering de-extinction efforts and advancements in genetic engineering.

“We All Hate Needles.” Researchers Hack Skin Bacterium to Replace Shots with Topical Cream.

Ryan Whalen·December 13, 2024

Researchers at Stanford University may be on the cusp of overcoming the fear of needles with a topical vaccine applied directly to the skin, after recent successful tests.

“Nobody Knows How They Can Do This.” New Evidence of Cells “Learning” Upends Past Thinking on Cellular Function

Ryan Whalen·December 4, 2024

Scientists have provided new evidence for cells learning without the need for complex brains and nervous systems.

Ancient Interactions with an Enigmatic “Lost” Species Profoundly Shaped Early Human History, New Data Reveals

Micah Hanks·November 12, 2024

New data is revealing deeper insights into how early humans interbred with Denisovans in several distinct events that significantly shaped our early history.

Genome Breakthrough Brings Scientists One Step Closer to Reviving Extinct Thylacine

Ryan Whalen·October 27, 2024

Scientists are one step closer to reviving the thylacine, thanks to key advances that include a recent genome breakthrough.

An Ancient Norse Saga Could Hold the Key to Identifying the “Well-Man”

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·October 25, 2024

New research offers clues to the identity of the "Well-man," an enigmatic set of human remains that are described in an ancient Norse saga.

This Drug-Free Patch is Using Electricity to Combat Bacterial Infections

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·October 25, 2024

Researchers have developed a skin patch that uses imperceptible electric currents to stop bacterial infections.

This Company is Using De-Extinction Tools to Save Endangered Species

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·October 9, 2024

Deextinction company Colossal Biosciences has announced the establishment of the Colossal Foundation, a new nonprofit aimed at applying cutting-edge science.

Easter Island Mystery Debunked: New Study Disputes “Ecocide” Theory and Island’s Supposed Dark Past

Tim McMillan·September 17, 2024

New genetic research helps debunk a popular theory about Easter Island and the mysterious decline of its indigenous population.

43% of FDA-Approved AI-based Medical Devices Are Trained Using Fake Patient Data

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·August 27, 2024

Close to half of the AI devices authorized for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are trained without using clinical data from actual patients, according to new findings by an international team of researchers.

Rule-Breaking “Alien” Bacteria Creates Free-Floating Genes, Upending Ideas on How Cells Use Chromosomes

Micah Hanks·August 13, 2024

Evidence of genetic behavior in organisms that researchers liken to “alien biology” has reportedly left them in “disbelief” and suggests similar strange genes may even exist in humans.

Anti-Aging Secrets Revealed? Regenerative Genes Extend Lifespan in Study Revealing Genetic ‘Fountain of Youth’

Ryan Whalen·August 2, 2024

Researchers who transferred highly regenerative genes from flatworms to fruit flies say it extended the recipient insect's life span.

Could Genetic Breeding Reduce Mosquito Populations?

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·July 24, 2024

New studies by researchers at Virginia Tech shows promise for safer methods of controlling and reducing mosquito populations.

Evidence of Ancient Human Interactions with Intelligent “Lost” Species Offers Clues to Their Mysterious Disappearance

Micah Hanks·July 15, 2024

New research is revealing insights into the genetics of modern humans, while offering clues to the mysterious disappearance of the Neanderthals.

Company Claims Its ‘Directed Evolution’ Microbiome-Enhanced Plants Literally Eat Pollution for Breakfast

Christopher Plain·April 24, 2024

Scientists from Neoplants say their 'directed evolution' microbiome plant filtration system cleans the air as well as 30 ordinary plants.

In Utah, The Largest and Oldest Organism of Its Kind is Breaking Its Ancient Silence

Micah Hanks·October 23, 2023

The oldest organism of its kind found anywhere on Earth is finding its voice, with the help of dedicated scientists and land managers.

Origin of Life Mystery May Finally Be on the Brink of a Solution Thanks to Electron Transport Chains

Christopher Plain·August 15, 2023

A new method in the search for the origin of life that combines the two most popular but opposing methods involves electron transport chains.

Why Does My Dog Howl? It’s Probably Just Their Inner Wolf

If your dog doesn't howl, it may lack the DNA needed to "speak wolf"

Christopher Plain·February 8, 2023

New research indicates that if your dog tends to howl in response to other dogs, sirens, or miscellaneous noises, it is likely because your furry little friend is much closer genetically to being a wolf than dogs that don't howl.