Tag: genetics

May 9, 2025 at 9:49 am

Black-Footed Ferret Babies Are Born To A Cloned Mother Marking A Major Advancement In The Science Of Animal Conservation

Black footed ferret near its den

This is great news for endangered animals. 

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March 30, 2025 at 12:55 pm

It Turns Out That Animals Do Actually Get Cancer, Including Sharks And Elephants

cancer researchers pointing at images on screen

Animals big and small are susceptible to turning up with cancer.

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March 18, 2025 at 12:49 am

Son Is So Different From His Family That He’s Not Sure If They Really Are Related, So He Tested His Dad’s DNA Without His Consent

q-tips on white countertop

You ARE the father!

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January 29, 2025 at 3:48 pm

Critically Endangered Black-Footed Ferrets Receive A Much-Needed Boost In Genetic Diversity Through Babies Being Born To A Clone

Source: Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, Public Domain

Cloning animals has incredible potential. 

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January 16, 2025 at 12:53 pm

A Number Of Animals Are Able To Sense The Location Of Magnetic Fields

Source: Shutterstock

And here I was thinking the only thing I ever needed to learn about fruit flies was how to get rid of them.

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December 25, 2024 at 10:21 pm

Her Mom Told Her That She Needs To Eat More So That She’ll Grow Taller, So She Replied That It’s Her Mom’s Fault That She’s Short

Source: Reddit/AITA/Pexels/cottonbro studio

Her mom is crazy to be mad at her for not being taller!

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December 20, 2024 at 10:48 am

A Mouse Was Created Using Genes From An Ancient Single-Celled Organism And Displays Unique Physical Traits Not Seen In Other Mice

Source: Gao Ya and Alvin Kin Shing Lee

I wonder what other differences will be found in this mouse. 

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October 27, 2024 at 9:22 am

New Study Suggests Even Bacteria Pass Altered Genes Onto Descendants That Contain “Memories” Of Hard Times

Source: Camila Felix/Northwestern University

It is interesting to know we have something in common with even the smallest inhabitants of our world.

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October 12, 2024 at 12:21 pm

Rescue Workers Call This Four-Eared Kitten An Adorable Genetic Marvel

Source: Facebook/True Rescue

He’s sure to have his own social media following before he knows what’s happened.

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October 11, 2024 at 9:21 am

Is The Family That Walks On All Fours Proof Of “Backwards Evolution?”

Source: YouTube/60 Minutes Australia

In the end, it’s more of a sad story than an incredible one.

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