Genetics
A Living Human-Chimp Hybrid: Science or Sensation? The Truth About the Alleged Human-Chimp Hybrid Experiment
The geneticist Theodosius Dobzhansky (1964) famously wrote “Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution,” and ironically the evolution of humans from apes is still a …
Hybrid Baby Monkey Produced From Two Different Embryos
In a new study published in the journal Cell, researchers have made a key breakthrough in stem-cell biology by making an infant chimeric monkey out of two genetically distinct …
Navigating Cystic Fibrosis: A Comprehensive Overview of Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Current Management Trends
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder that causes mucus to accumulate in glands like the pancreas and lungs and majorly results in pancreatic enzyme insufficiency and respiratory infections. …
Struggling to Ditch Meat for Vegetarianism? Your Genes Might Be the Reason
According to recent studies, the ability to adopt a vegetarian diet may be influenced by genetics. This may explain why some people have difficulty giving up meat, despite the …
An In-depth Analysis of Parkinson’s Disease: Elucidating Etiological Mechanisms, Symptomatology, Diagnostic Criteria, and Current Therapeutic Modalities
Parkinson’s disease is a nervous system disease that affects movement. It develops gradually, sometimes starting with a tremor that is barely noticeable on one hand. It also causes stiffness …
Navigating Prader-Willi Syndrome: An Updated Guide on Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Outcomes
What is Prader-Willi Syndrome? Prader-Willi syndrome is a rare genetic disorder caused by a defect of genes in the proximal arm of chromosome-15 which leads to life-threatening childhood obesity. …
Shorter Telomeres Elevate Risks of Developing Dementia Study Shows
Researchers have recently shown that there is a relationship between the size of telomeres and brain degenerative diseases. Positioned at the ends of chromosomes, telomeres are repeating DNA sequences. …
Revolutionary Breakthrough: Israeli Scientists Grow Human Embryo Models Without Sperm or Eggs!
An Israeli team, led by Professor Jacob Hanna of the Weizmann Institute, managed to create complete models of human embryos and grow them for up to 14 days without …