Genetics
Man's oldest friend: Dogs have been around for over 15,000 years, genetic study shows
The dog, descended from an ancient wolf population separate from modern wolves, was the first animal domesticated by people, with animals such as goats, sheep, cattle and cats coming later.
Exploring identity through art at Jerusalem's Museum on the Seam
Understanding genetic testing and its importance to the Jewish community
One woman's fight for genetic testing led to an Israeli national policy shift - opinion
Israeli scientists derive male and female cells from same person for first time
A Hadassah team created male and female stem cells with the same genetic code from the same person that only differs in sex chromosomes.
Woman with cancer who had over a dozen tumors shows she has rare mutation - study
The discovery was made by an international team of researchers who took blood samples and used single-cell DNA sequencing to analyze genetic mutations.
Embryo-swap baby born, bio parents identity still unknown
In light of a report conducted by the Health Ministry of the IVF department in Assuta, the ministry is strongly considering shutting down the department after a hearing.
Family courts refuse to appoint legal guardian to embryo-swap baby
A pregnant woman found that the embryo implanted in her during IVF treatments does not genetically match her or her husband.
Ancient DNA gives rare insight into how Neanderthal families lived
The findings of this peer-reviewed study shed light on the social organization and structure of Neanderthal communities and families, how they lived and who moved around.
Is ‘frozen shoulder’ a genetic condition? NY study finds links to specific genes
Research by orthopedists in New York City points to specific genes associated with an increased risk of this condition.
Scientists peel back ancient layers of banana DNA to reveal ‘mystery ancestors’
The study identified a history of genetic engineering, specifically hybridization and a selection for heterozygotes, as mechanisms for the transition from wild to cultivated bananas.
'Mystery gene' that matures the skeleton of the cell found
The protein has many purposes: playing an important role in cell division, giving shape to the cell to make it more firm, helping to propel cells forward, and providing strength to our muscles.
Meet Maya, the world's first cloned arctic wolf
The announcement was made on the wolf's hundredth day of life, during a ceremony celebrating the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement between Sinogene and the Beijing Wildlife Park.
Turner syndrome: Genetic chromosomal condition without cure - explainer
Turner syndrome is a genetic disorder exclusive to the female sex in which an X chromosome is either partially or entirely missing. Here's what you should know about it.