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An Aedes aegypti mosquito known to carry the Zika virus, is photographed through a microscope at the Fiocruz institute in Recife, Pernambuco state, Brazil. (Photo: AP)

Mutation in Zika virus in 2013 led to birth defects, study finds

The mutation in one of its structural proteins, called pRM, is believed to have arisen prior to the 2013 outbreak in...

29 Sept 2017 2:41 AM

We are what scientists call mosaics - bunches of cells that may have different genotypes buried deep within us. (Photo: Pixabay)

A new weapon against epilepsy

We are what scientists call mosaics - bunches of cells that may have different genotypes buried deep within us.

28 April 2018 9:01 AM

$Tams successful use of the CRISPR \gene editing\ tool in viable embryos was hailed as a technical feat by outside experts (Photo: Pixabay)$ Life

Family genetics vital to understand autism progression

Study revealed total amount of rare mutations in person's genome can explain why individuals with 1 disease can have...

8 Sept 2018 1:18 PM

Butternut Squash Salad With Winter Veggies And Sprout

What can salad dressing tell us about cancer?

Liquid-liquid phase separation is seen often in nature and is the reason why oil and vinegar separate in salad dressing.

22 Sept 2018 4:14 AM

A 3D medical illustration of 2019 Novel Coronavirus, derived from a CDC released image. The cross-section shows the inner components of the virus. (Photo | Creative Commons - Scientificanimations.com)

Scientists find that SARS-CoV-2 mutated rapidly, map out three...

The closest type of COVID-19 to the one in batstype 'A', was present in Wuhan, but was not the city's predominant virus...

10 April 2020 2:17 PM

The calf is healthy as of now (Photo: AFP)

Calf born with five legs believed to bring good luck in Assam

Hasan Ali says he has always had domesticated cows and buffaloes all his life but hasn't seen anything like this.

24 Aug 2017 1:30 PM

$Tams successful use of the CRISPR \gene editing\ tool in viable embryos was hailed as a technical feat by outside experts (Photo: Pixabay)$ Life

Scientists edit gene to erase disease in human embryos

According to researchers, method can potentially be used to prevent transmission of genetic disease to future...

3 Aug 2017 3:04 AM