Genetics

Human limbs may have evolved from gill arch in fish, study finds

Human limbs may have evolved from gill arch in fish, study finds

RNA modification discovery suggests new code for control of gene expression

RNA modification discovery suggests new code for control of gene expression

Bacterial circadian clocks set by metabolism, not light

Bacterial circadian clocks set by metabolism, not light

Repurposed genes responsible for unique fins of skates and rays, study finds Skate

Repurposed genes responsible for unique fins of skates and rays, study finds

RNA editing technique treats severe form of muscular dystrophy

RNA editing technique treats severe form of muscular dystrophy

Günther Witzany: Modern Synthesis "Must Be Replaced," Communication Key to Evolution

Günther Witzany: Modern Synthesis "Must Be Replaced," Communication Key to Evolution

In interview, philosopher cites the work of Prof. James Shapiro, which discuss how the genetic component of organisms evolved


New form of DNA modification may carry inheritable information

New form of DNA modification may carry inheritable information

Shape-shifting molecule tricks viruses into mutating themselves to death

Shape-shifting molecule tricks viruses into mutating themselves to death

Most people carry at least one recessive disease mutation

Most people carry at least one recessive disease mutation

Research by Prof. Carole Ober finds that most humans carry mutations that could lead to disorders, prenatal death


United Press International

New technique uses light to take genetics out of optogenetics

New technique uses light to take genetics out of optogenetics