News tagged with genetic contribution

Researchers to study positive genetic contributions of viruses

The positive genetic contributions of viruses to life on Earth will be explored by researchers at the University of Delaware and the Delaware Biotechnology Institute through a grant from the Gordon and Betty ...

Biology / Biotechnology

created Mar 18, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

The importance of grandmothers in the lives of their grandchildren

(PhysOrg.com) -- It is widely believed that women live long post-reproductive lives to help care for their grandchildren. According to the "Grandmother Hypothesis," post-menopausal women can increase their ...

Biology / Evolution

created Oct 29, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (4) | comments 3

DNA analysis reveals the prime stock of Indonesian cattle

DNA analysis shows that Indonesian zebu cattle have a unique origin with banteng (Bos javanicus) as part of their ancestry.

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created May 13, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0