A biotechnology company has created a “woolly mouse” by comparing similar genes from mice and woolly mammoths, an extinct animal that it plans to bring back to life by 2028. See the details here.
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The medication Ozempic, prescribed for diabetes management but also used for weight loss, is derived from the genes of the Gila monster, a lizard native to the deserts of North America. Learn more here!
Unique in the world, this DNA eye therapy promises to prevent childhood blindness, even in its most severe form, and was developed by British scientists.
For the first time, a group of physicists has managed to map in detail the interactions that take place inside a proton.
Researchers have found that applying sunscreen to plants can reduce heat stress, improve water use efficiency and increase the productivity of crops such as oranges, papaya, watermelon and coffee, benefiting agriculture in hot climates.
Researchers have urged World Cup 2026 organisers to reschedule games to protect players from extreme heat.
Researchers have long focused on proteins and DNA when investigating the causes of cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases. Now, US scientists have investigated the role of sugar chains for the first time.
Scientists have discovered a giant methane leak on the Antarctic seabed, a latent threat that could accelerate climate change and transform the balance of the planet.
Three billion years ago, Earth's oceans were green due to their chemical composition. The Great Oxidation Event turned them blue, prompting the evolution of life. This discovery could help identify habitable worlds beyond our planet.
New research describes how under the sea mountains are key locations for ocean predators – with 41 times more sharks using them as a hub rather than the open ocean.
The tomb of Thutmose II was discovered after 12 years of archaeological excavations in Luxor, a historic city in Egypt.
How safe are children’s toys, and how can we better test for chemicals that might be harmful?