10-fold life span extension reported in simple organism
Biologists have created baker's yeast capable of living to 800 in yeast years without apparent side effects.
Jan 11, 2008
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News tagged with genetic mutations
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Research demonstrates a molecular dance that keeps your heart beating
It might look like a little game at the molecular scale.
Molecular & Computational biology
Oct 14, 2020
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Scientists present genetic analysis of Selkirk Rex cats
Of course, pet owners may base their choice of animal companions on personality but – as with humans – appearance may play a large part in the selection of partner. For reasons on which the reader is free to speculate, ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 30, 2012
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Genetic mutations help super bug become highly resistant to antibiotics
Scientists from the University of Sheffield have found that genetic mutations in MRSA allow it to evolve and become more resistant to antibiotics such as penicillin.
Cell & Microbiology
Jul 24, 2020
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Unscrambling the genetics of the chicken's 'blue' egg
(Phys.org) —They are the latest foodie fashion and look set to become big business in the baking aisles of all the major supermarkets – the blue egg produced by some chickens is prettier and some say tastier and cleaner-breaking ...
Biotechnology
Aug 20, 2013
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Populations survive despite many deleterious mutations: Scientists investigate evolutionary model of Muller's ratchet
From protozoans to mammals, evolution has created more and more complex structures and better-adapted organisms. This is all the more astonishing as most genetic mutations are deleterious. Especially in small asexual populations ...
Evolution
Aug 10, 2012
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Researchers propose expanded evolutionary concept
New work from the Kiel Evolution Center suggests that somatic gene variations play a larger role in evolutionary adaptation mechanisms than previously thought.
Evolution
Oct 1, 2021
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Study shows evolutionary adaptations can be reversed, but rarely
(PhysOrg.com) -- Ever since Charles Darwin proposed his theory of evolution in 1859, scientists have wondered whether evolutionary adaptations can be reversed.
Evolution
May 11, 2011
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Insects show how DNA mistakes become evolutionary innovation
One of the more difficult aspects of evolution for some people to swallow is the notion that random copying errors in DNA can add up to anything useful.
Evolution
Oct 8, 2012
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Spinning up antibacterial silver on glass
The antibacterial effects of silver are well established. Now, researchers at Yonsei University in Seoul, Republic of Korea, have developed a technique to coat glass with a layer of silver ions that can prevent growth of ...
Bio & Medicine
Jun 27, 2013
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