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Scientists discover possible building blocks of ancient genetic systems

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Scientists believe that prior to the advent of DNA as the earth’s primary genetic material, Continue reading “Scientists discover possible building blocks of ancient genetic systems” »  More...

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By BioNews On Monday, November 5th, 2012
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Scientist investigates human links to endangered Chinese monkeys

A Swiss primatologist who arrived at The University of Western Australia Continue reading “Scientist investigates human links to endangered Chinese monkeys” »  More...

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By BioNews On Monday, November 5th, 2012
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First family tree created for all living bird species

An international team of researchers has created the world’s first family Continue reading “First family tree created for all living bird species” »  More...

1000 Genomes Project: Mapping human genetic variation. Credit: EMBL-EBI/S.Phillips
By BioNews On Wednesday, October 31st, 2012
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The 1000 Genomes Project today presents a map of normal human genetic variation

The 1000 Genomes Project today presents a map of normal human genetic variation Continue reading “The 1000 Genomes Project today presents a map of normal human genetic variation” »  More...

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By BioNews On Thursday, October 25th, 2012
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New species of coelacanth fish discovered

Scientists have discovered a new species of coelacanth fish whose tiny pieces of fossil Continue reading “New species of coelacanth fish discovered” »  More...

Coming home: Rangitane iwi tupuna reburial ceremony at Wairau Bar in 2009.
By BioNews On Wednesday, October 24th, 2012
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Researchers map genetic code of New Zealand’s first settlers

In a landmark study, University of Otago researchers have achieved the feat of sequencing Continue reading “Researchers map genetic code of New Zealand’s first settlers” »  More...

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By BioNews On Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012
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New technique to grow black truffles

Researchers at the UPM have found beneficial effects of the Pseudomonas Continue reading “New technique to grow black truffles” »  More...

Image credit: Noriko Iwai, University Tokyo.
By BioNews On Sunday, October 21st, 2012
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Rare Japanese frog species armed with spikes

A rare frog species is armed with combat-ready spikes which shoot straight from the fingers Continue reading “Rare Japanese frog species armed with spikes” »  More...

Image credit - The Australian National University
By BioNews On Sunday, October 21st, 2012
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Scientists Cracked the epigenetic code

A team of researchers at The Australian National University is one step closer to better Continue reading “Scientists Cracked the epigenetic code” »  More...

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By IANS On Sunday, October 21st, 2012
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How brain senses location, direction decoded

Scientists have now decoded how nerve cells in the brain work in Continue reading “How brain senses location, direction decoded” »  More...