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

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

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

A 25-million-year-old fossil has revealed that a predecessor of Australia's iconic hopping kangaroo once galloped on all fours, had dog-like fangs and possibly climbed trees, scientists have reported. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

An international team of scientists has reconstructed about two-thirds of the genome of the woolly mammoth using DNA extracted from balls of hair, the first time this has been accomplished for an extinct species. picked by suebe 1 year ago

Humans may soon be able to develop long-term relationships with virtual humans that are capable of reading and adapting to our emotions, say French researchers. picked by AutumnLotus 12 months ago

News of politicians' extramarital affairs seems to be in no short supply lately, but if humans were cut from exactly the same cloth as other mammals, a faithful spouse would be an unusual phenomenon. Only 3 percent to 5 percent of the roughly 5,000 species of mammals (including humans) are known to form lifelong, monogamous bonds, with the loyal superstars including beavers, wolves and some bats. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

The RSPCA has launched a nationwide hunt for a youth shown beating a kangaroo unconscious, and possibly killing it, in an online video. The video, which shows the youth using kickboxing-style attacks on the kangaroo as his friend laughs while filming. Video included. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year 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

Australian scientists are trying to give kangaroo-style stomachs to cattle and sheep in a bid to cut the emission of greenhouse gases blamed for global warming, researchers say. Thanks to special bacteria in their stomachs, kangaroo flatulence contains no methane and scientists want to transfer that bacteria to cattle and sheep who emit large quantities of the harmful gas. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

The greatest part of all this is the YouTube clips of all the shows' intros [including what I'm pretty sure is a full episode of David the Gnome]. Great memories!

PS: IT'S PICNIC TIME!! picked by abandonedcouch 1 year ago

Awesome flash animations for Worth1000.com's Battle of the Animators. Seven episodes in all! picked by capriccio 3 years ago

Remains of stone tools found amid ash deposits in India from a volcanic eruption 74,000 years ago show that modern humans were living there earlier than scientists had previously thought. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

"Our Earth--healthy strong and full of life. But wait, what's that you've got there? Looks like you've got a case of The Humans!" picked by ogri2003 2 years ago

Australian scientists have identified a potential new way of combating the global scourge of malaria, by pinpointing eight genes that help the disease-causing parasite remodel our red blood cells. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

DNA extracted from a 38,000-year-old Neanderthal bone has just enabled scientists to sequence the complete mitochondrial genome for the human-like species. picked by AfroMosHi 1 year ago

A new study has concluded that one key part of the immune system, the ability of vitamin D to regulate anti-bactericidal proteins, is so important that is has been conserved through almost 60 million years of evolution and is shared only by primates, including humans – but no other known animal species. picked by Bingo 3 months ago

Scientists at the University of Washington and other institutions have identified 25 genes regulating lifespan in two organisms separated by about 1.5 billion years in evolutionary change. At least 15 of those genes have very similar versions in humans, suggesting that scientists may be able to target those genes to help slow down the aging process and treat age-related conditions. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Not from Lego though.

Chinese geneticists have completed a map of the Giant Panda's genome, which may well allow them to determine why Panda's have such trouble reproducing, amongst other things. picked by pocksucket 1 year ago

New research of the H5N1 flu virus shows it is just two mutations away from being highly contagious and deadly to humans. picked by Neiako 3 years ago