DNA is the blueprint of life. Genes encode proteins and serve as the body's basic components. However, building a functioning ...
DNA barcoding can be used to track cancer cells in solid and liquid biopsies, empowering future research into more reliable breast cancer diagnosis and treatment strategies.
Artist, inventor and anatomist Leonardo da Vinci was the definition of a Renaissance man — and scientists are aiming to unlock the secrets of his genius on a genetic level. But there’s just one ...
There are hundreds of cell types in the human body, each with a specific role spelled out in their DNA. In theory, all it takes for cells to behave in desired ways—for example, getting them to produce ...
Researchers suggest that they have recovered sequences from ancient works and from letters that may belong to the Renaissance genius. Historical artifacts can accumulate DNA from the environment and ...
Scientists hunting for the DNA of famed Renaissance artist and scientist Leonardo da Vinci say they’ve made a breakthrough—but some experts caution against interpreting the results as a smoking gun.
Lily Wood is forty-three years old but considers April 9, 2019, to be her “rebirth day.” That was the date she received her results from Ancestry, the direct-to-consumer DNA-testing company. A ...
Frandsen, Paul B., Zhou, Xin, Flint, Oliver S., Jr., and Kjer, Karl M. 2016. "Using DNA barcode data to add leaves to the Trichoptera tree of life." Zoosymposia, 10 ...
Researchers have developed a noninvasive DNA tool to help monitor hard-to-trace African carnivores, including caracals and leopards, making it potentially useful in the conservation of elusive and ...
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - Adam Schneider is an assistant professor of biology at UW-La Crosse. He’s teaching a plant taxonomy course to help students identify plants they may see in their daily lives.