People with tails? No, because of this ancient genetic mutation
The mutation that led to tail loss, according to researchers, occurred 25 mln years ago, when first apes evolved from monkey ancestors.
Sun Mar 17 2024
Australian woman jailed for 20 years for death of her four children has conviction quashed
The legal team was preparing a claim for "substantial" compensation for Kathleen Folbigg's wrongful imprisonment, her lawyer said.
Thu Dec 14 2023
First person cured of HIV dying from blood cancer, says partner
Timothy Ray Brown made medical history and became the personification of hope for the tens of millions of people living with AIDS.
Sat Sep 26 2020
Loss of Y chromosome linked to Alzheimer's disease: study
About one in five men over age 80 lose the Y chromosome from their blood cells, and this condition has now been linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease, researchers said Monday.
Wed May 25 2016
Genetic causes for high cholesterol are rare: study
Genetic mutations that can be blamed for unusually high cholesterol are far rarer than previously thought, existing in only about two percent of the population, researchers said.
Mon Apr 04 2016
Hangover-free wine getting a lot of buzz
All the wine, none of the hangover. That's the promise coming out of the US, after scientists developed a new form of yeast that reduce the toxic byproducts that can cause morning-after malaise.
Sat Mar 21 2015