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
Researchers successfully elongate mouse limbs shortened by genetic disease
Patients with the disease Robinow Syndrome and similar diseases that affect the skeletal system have short-limb dwarfism and facial abnormalities.
The science behind colorful snakes - study
Researchers have located and successfully edited the gene responsible for reptilian color variants.
Newly-discovered gene mutation blocks babies from metabolizing vitamin D
Adults living with this gene may not know they have it. The symptoms include frequent kidney stones and high levels of calcium in the blood.
Baby born with fully developed teeth shocks mother, doctors
This happens in between about 1 in 800 to 1 in 6000 births - and the mother was as shocked as anybody.
Israeli researchers develop new process for creating custom enzymes -study
Enzymes that are modified using this process, called the CADENZ Method, could have long-reaching impacts.
Why aren't humans covered in body hair like animals are? - study
Humans appear to have the genes for a full coat of body hair, but evolution has disabled them, a new study has found.
COVID: 28 new genetic loci found linked to severe symptoms - study
This non-peer-reviewed study helps shed light on some of the complex relationships between respiratory sickness, lung function and COVID-19 severity.
Woman finds out she is her daughter's mother - and uncle
The mother's DNA tests showed that she’s also the uncle of her daughter. Doctors realized that the mom was a human chimera with DNA from more than one fetus.
Have scientists found the gene that keeps you thin? - study
Recently, it has become clear that a gene called CREB-Regulated Transcription Coactivator 1 (CRTC1) is associated with obesity in humans.
Y chromosome may be disappearing in humans, new study finds
While most mammals have an X and Y chromosome-based system similar to that of humans, many species have seen a gradual decline in Y chromosomes.
