Genes

A close up of a double helix strand of DNA in gold

Evolution may not be as random as we thought

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Evolution may not be as random as we thought according to a new study that analysed the pangenome of a single bacterium.

This historic image is Photo 51, which revealed that DNA indeed has a double helix shape!

Photo 51 of the DNA Double Helix by Rosalind Franklin

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X and Y chromosomes in green with yellow tips by Nathan Devery from-Shutterstock via The Conversation.png

The Y chromosome may slowly be disappearing but a new sex gene brings hope

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Men are slowly losing their Y chromosome, but a new sex gene discovery in spiny rats brings hope for humanity

Ancient African DNA helps reveal social changes for humans 50,000 years ago

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According to a new study African DNA helps reveal social changes for humans 50,000 years ago, when there was a shift in human history.

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The Weird Life of the Platypus – New Study Maps Genome

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A new study has mapped the entire genome of duckbilled platypus, highliting their weird life. The are mammals that lay eggs & suckle babies.

Painting of Charles Darwin

Podcast Episode 5 | Darwin & Evolution by Natural Selection

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Podcast on Darwin and Evolution by Natural Selection. Darwin's gave us the idea that changed the world.