The Human Genome Project revealed that only a small fraction of the 3 billion “letter” DNA code actually instructs cells to manufacture proteins, the workhorses of most life processes. This has raised the question of what the remaining part of the human genome does. How much of the rest performs other biological functions, and how much is merely residue of prior genetic events? Evolut... read full post picked by Blankspace73 2 years ago

The original Human Genome Project mapped the DNA from one person and took 13 years to complete. Today the 1000 Genome Project was announced - a plan to map the differences between individual humans that will give an insight into the physiological differences between us, and genetic diseases too. It is expected to take 3 years. picked by Pocksucket 2 years ago

Using supercomputers to compare portions of the human genome with those of other mammals, researchers at Cornell have discovered some 300 previously unidentified human genes, and found extensions of several hundred genes already known. The discovery is based on the idea that as organisms evolve, sections of genetic code that do something useful for the organism change in different ways. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

The scientist who led the team that cracked the human genome is to publish a book explaining why he now believes in the existence of God and is convinced that miracles are real. - Interesting picked by johnnytitan 2 years ago

Cremated human remains were found Tuesday inside a package placed in a mail collection box. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Scientists have fully mapped the genome of cows. the researchers discovered how cows could help inform research into human health and disease.
"We found that cows are much more similar to us than rodents are,"

What about the genetic enhancements possible? picked by Ankabout 7 months ago

Human age is a simulation game / free virtual management game / rpg where you adopt a human being and help him or her through various ages of mankind, from prehistory to the 21st century, from learning how to use a club to your driver's license. picked by daftgretel 2 years ago

“All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a sprit of brotherhood”, states Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Journey through the story of human evolution in an interactive documentary. picked by ogri2003 3 years ago

Oh my god, i would never do this.
She goes alot farther than i expected. picked by LatueOfStiberty 3 years ago

While it is well understood that the evolution of new genes leads to adaptations that help species survive, gene loss may also afford a selective advantage. A group of scientists has investigated this less-studied idea, carrying out the first systematic computational analysis to identify long-established genes that have been lost across millions of years of evolution leading to the human species. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

To the growing list of chemicals showing up in human blood, a new study adds compounds that make food wrappers grease-proof.

Called diPAPs, these chemicals are fairly new and scientists don't yet know if they are harmful to human health. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

The idea of basic human rights is a relatively recent one. It grew in favor about the 18th century driven by a number of factors, the french and american revolution among them. Some say the birth of the novel is one of those forces that made be realize all humans has basic inalienable rights. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Scientists have split the atom, put men on the moon and discovered the DNA of which we are made, but there are 10 key mysteries of human behaviour which they have failed to fully explain. vv LOOK DOWN vv Seriously, this is a 100% [u] dupe [/u] of the link about 5 posts below. -sk Look at the links... One links to NewScientist.com, one links to Telegraph.co.uk. Similar subject matter does... read full post picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

Scientists in Switzerland are reporting that bacteria in the human mouth play a role in creating the distinctive flavors of certain foods. They found that these bacteria actually produce food odors from odorless components of food, allowing people to fully savor fruits and vegetables. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

When the mapping of the human genome was completed in 2003, researchers discovered a shocking fact: our bodies are littered with the shards of retroviruse. This discovery has created a new discipline, paleovirology, which seeks to better understand the impact of modern diseases by studying the genetic history of ancient viruses. picked by cactushair 1 year ago

A team of Genographic researchers have published the most extensive survey to date of African mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). Analyses of the extensive data presented in this study provide surprising insights into the early demographic history of human populations before they moved out of Africa, illustrating that these early human populations were small and isolated from each other for many tens of th... read full post picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Wired Science has ferreted out the secret amino acid messages contained in "watermarks" that were embedded in the world's first manmade bacterial genome, announced last week by the J. Craig Venter Institute. picked by willster09 2 years ago

A 35,000-year-old ivory carving of a busty woman found in a German cave was unveiled Wednesday by archaeologists who believe it is the oldest known sculpture of the human form. The voluptuous carving found in six fragments in Germany's Hohle Fels cave, depicts a woman with a swollen belly, wide-set thighs and large, protruding breasts. But...is it porn? picked by suebe 6 months ago

Scientists say they have decoded the entire genetic content of the HIV-1 virus, a key source of AIDS infection.

They hope this will pave the way to a greater understanding of how the virus operates, and potentially accelerate the development of drug treatments. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago