Human language may have originated in Africa
April 15th, 2011 - 12:30 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 15 (ANI): Wondering where did humanity utter its first words? Sub-Saharan Africa.A new linguistic analysis attempted to rewrite the story of Babel by borrowing from the methods of genetic analysis ... Read more...
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How mushrooms evolved alongside humans
March 4th, 2011 - 5:44 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 4 (ANI): A researcher at Oregon State University and her team has published one of the most detailed genetic analyses ever done on morels or mushrooms, to help identify their ... Read more...
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Why some people feel tipsier than others just after a few drinks
October 20th, 2010 - 3:01 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 20 (ANI): Scientists have discovered a gene variant that is associated with a person's response to alcohol and may help protect one against alcoholism.Researchers from the University of North Carolina ... Read more...
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Gene linked to high cholesterol in blood found
September 16th, 2010 - 2:08 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 16 (ANI): Scientists have identified a gene that causes high levels of bad cholesterol to accumulate in the blood as a result of a high-cholesterol diet.Researchers at the Southwest ... Read more...
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DNA sequencing unlocks 100 mln yrs of flowering plants’ evolution
February 24th, 2010 - 5:47 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 24 (ANI): A new study has unraveled 100 million years of evolution of flowering plants by sequencing the DNA of plant genomes.The study, by University of Florida researchers, targets one ... Read more...
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First monogamous amphibian discovered in South America
February 23rd, 2010 - 12:16 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 23 (ANI): Scientists have discovered the first monogamous amphibian living in the rainforest of South America.According to BBC News, the finding was made by biologist Dr Jason Brown, then of ... Read more...
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Scientists identify genes behind increasingly common form of cancer
October 14th, 2009 - 1:42 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 14 (ANI): Two genes believed to play a role in the development of endometrial cancer have been identified by researchers at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.The discovery could lead to ... Read more...
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Malaria parasite transmitted from chimpanzees to humans 5,000yrs ago
August 4th, 2009 - 12:30 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 4 (ANI): University of California researchers claim to have identified what they believe is the original source of malignant malaria-a parasite found in chimpanzees in equatorial Africa.UC Irvine biologist Francisco ... Read more...
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Tracking birds through feathers may help save them from injuries
July 7th, 2009 - 6:56 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 7 (ANI): In a new research, a team of scientists is studying birds by using DNA in their feathers to track their movements and habits, a technique that may help ... Read more...
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Stress-induced sleep genetically linked to intrusive thinking
June 9th, 2009 - 6:11 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 9 (ANI): Genetic factors behind increased sleep problems during times of stress are the same as those responsible for intrusive and ruminative thoughts leading to insomnia in people, according to ... Read more...
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Red Panda’s artificial sweet tooth revealed
April 16th, 2009 - 3:14 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 16 (ANI): Scientists from the Monell Center in the US have reported that the red panda is the first non-primate mammal to display a liking for the artificial sweetener aspartame. ... Read more...
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DNA analysis reveals new dolphin species
November 22nd, 2008 - 3:44 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 22 (ANI): Using DNA analysis, scientists have confirmed the discovery of a new third species of bottlenose dolphin in the waters off southern Australia, which is the only second ... Read more...
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Scientists discover an indicator that can predict coral health
July 19th, 2008 - 1:04 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 19 (ANI): Scientists have discovered a new indicator in a community of microscopic single-celled algae called dinoflagellates, which can predict coral health.Corals are fascinating organisms whose survival is dependent ... Read more...
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Maize may have been domesticated in Mexico as early as 10,000 years ago
June 30th, 2008 - 2:16 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 30 (ANI): New analysis by scientists has suggested that maize may have been domesticated in Mexico as early as 10,000 years ago.According to a report in Science Daily, the ... Read more...
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Seafloor bacteria feed on Earths oceanic crust
May 29th, 2008 - 2:06 pm ICT by admin
Washington, May 29 (ANI): A new study has determined that seafloor bacteria on ocean-bottom rocks appear to feed on the planets oceanic crust.The study was carried out by scientists from the ... Read more...
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