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The ARHGAP11B gene makes the brain human
We have become smarter thanks to an enlarged brain, and the brain has grown thanks to several genetic tricks that make brain stem cells divide more actively.
04 March 2015 -
An extra gene increases life expectancy by a third
Scientists have found a special gene in fruit flies that is responsible for the destruction of diseased cells. An additional copy of this gene prolongs life by more than 30%.
16 January 2015 -
Let's protect coffee plantations from transgenic beetles!
Because of transgenic beetles, coffee becomes more expensive, while they themselves do not starve, eating coffee for about half a billion dollars a year for free. Sometimes leading to ruin, and maybe to suicide of local farmers.
21 January 2014 -
Only two genes can replace the Y chromosome
Researchers from the University of Hawaii have shown that genetically modified mice with a Y-chromosome containing only two genes are able to develop normally and can even have offspring.
25 November 2013 -
Prolonging life: remove the paternal genes!
Geneticists explain the prolongation of life in the "daughters of two mothers" by the suppression of the Rasgrf1 gene on chromosome 9 inherited from the father. It is possible that other genes, usually transmitted from the father, also affect life expectancy.
03 December 2009