Popular genetics tests can’t tell you much about your dog’s personality, according to a recent study. A team of geneticists […]
Category: Genetics
Humans in southern Africa were an isolated population until recently
Collectively, the genetic variants in this population are outside the range of previously described human diversity. That’s despite the fact […]
Many genes associated with dog behavior influence human personalities, too
Many dog breeds are noted for their personalities and behavioral traits, from the distinctive vocalizations of huskies to the herding […]
Some AI tools don’t understand biology yet
A collection of new studies on gene activity shows that AI tools aren’t very good. Gene activity appears to remain […]
Genetic-engineered bacteria break down industrial contaminants
Once that was done, the researchers started looking through the genomes of species that have been identified as breaking down […]
DNA links modern pueblo dwellers to Chaco Canyon people
A thousand years ago, the people living in Chaco Canyon were building massive structures of intricate masonry and locations as […]
Genetic testing company 23andMe declares bankruptcy
On Sunday, the genetic testing and heritage company 23andMe announced that it had entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy and was asking […]
In one dog breed, selection for utility may have selected for obesity
Skip to content In one dog breed, selection for utility may have selected for obesity Selecting trainable dogs may have […]
Who gets ownership of useful genetic data?
Digital sequence information alters how researchers look at the world’s genetic resources. Cow D lived on a dairy farm in […]
“Wooly mice” a test run for mammoth gene editing
On Tuesday, the team behind the plan to bring mammoth-like animals back to the tundra announced the creation of what […]