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These findings shatter the myth that a man may need 24 to 36 hours after ejaculation for replenishing his sperm bank (Photo: AFP)

Regular yoga practice can improve sperm DNA quality, says study

Adoption of yoga has shown to lower OS, reduce DNA fragmentation, and thus improve genomic integrity and normalise sperm...

19 Oct 2018 6:38 AM GMT

A significant amount of work needs to be done before prenatal gene editing can be translated to the clinic (Photo: AFP)

Novel DNA vaccine against Ebola safe, effective, say scientists

Researchers designed optimised synthetic DNA vaccine candidates targeting a virus surface protein called glycoprotein.

12 Oct 2018 12:48 PM GMT

From a broader perspective, the results underscore the power of consumer data-driven discovery in non-human species, especially dogs. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's why Siberian Huskies have blue eyes

DNA testing of more than 6,000 dogs has revealed duplication on canine chromosome 18 is associated with blue eyes in...

5 Oct 2018 6:28 AM GMT

Healthy cells naturally make mistakes when they multiply, unavoidable typos in DNA that can leave new cells carrying cancer-prone genetic mutations. (Photo: Pixabay)

Child abuse leaves 'molecular scars' in victims' DNA

Difference in methylation between those who had been abused and those who had not might one day be useful as a biomarker...

3 Oct 2018 2:31 PM GMT

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Vaping cause DNA mutation

New study found DNA repair systems responsible for protection against cancer were also impaired in the exposed animals.

31 Jan 2018 7:12 AM GMT

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Human genome decoded with pocket-sized device

The new sequencing method is the first to read long, unbroken strands of DNA.

30 Jan 2018 8:32 AM GMT

Study testing value of DNA sequencing as part of routine medical care showed roughly one in five people carried mutation linked with rare disease (Photo: Pixabay)

Body's new warning system 'sprays' DNA to alert other cells

According to researchers, Mitochondria in the white blood cells secrete a web of DNA fibres that raises the alarm.

13 Jan 2018 4:56 AM GMT

The first Americans were descended from Asians, and they reached the New World by way of Beringia, a now-submerged land bridge that used to connect Asia to Alaska. (AP Photo)

Ancient DNA gives glimpse of ancestors of Native Americans

The infant girl was buried about 50 miles southeast of Fairbanks, and her remains are the earliest known in the far...

4 Jan 2018 3:37 AM GMT

The brain changes were likely an adaptation for motherhood (Photo: AFP)

Study finds motherhood ages women faster

Study finds effects of becoming a mum ages a woman's DNA more than smoking or being fat.

27 Feb 2018 5:54 AM GMT

In any weight loss diets, adherence to the diet and the overall quality of the diet are probably more important than any other factors. (Photo: Pixabay)

Carbs, fat, DNA? Weight loss is finicky, new study shows

Gene analyses identified variations linked with how the body processes fats or carbohydrates.

21 Feb 2018 11:29 AM GMT

In the past, scientists selected specific features, including the distance between the eyes or the width of the mouth. (Photo: PIXABAY)

Fifteen genes that shape our face identified

In the past, scientists selected specific features, including the distance between the eyes or the width of the mouth.

20 Feb 2018 6:29 AM GMT

We are what scientists call mosaics - bunches of cells that may have different genotypes buried deep within us. (Photo: Pixabay)

A new weapon against epilepsy

We are what scientists call mosaics - bunches of cells that may have different genotypes buried deep within us.

28 April 2018 9:01 AM GMT