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Life on Earth has always used four DNA letters, but scientists have created a bigger genetic alphabet and found something unexpectedScientists have demonstrated RNA polymerase can read eight genetic letters. This enzyme accurately transcribes synthetic DNA, which nature ...
Who are Denisovans, or 'Dragon Man', whose face has finally been discovered after 400,000 years with the help of dental plaqueScientists have linked Denisovan DNA to the "Dragon Man" skull, giving ancient relatives a physical form. Fossils found across Asia suggest...
OpenAI GPT-5.6 rollout begins July 9: New features, models and everything else to knowOpenAI will launch its GPT-5.6 model family starting July ninth. These new models offer improved reasoning and coding capabilities for user...
Biotech startup StrainX Bioworks raises $13 million from Prime Venture, Leo Capital, othersStrainX Bioworks, a synthetic biology and precision fermentation startup, has raised $13 million to advance its biotechnology platform. The...
The Mystery of the Immortal Jellyfish: How It Reverses Its Own AgingA small jellyfish, Turritopsis dohrnii, possesses an extraordinary ability to reverse its aging. When stressed or injured, it transforms ba...
Can snails help us cure blindness? Scientists see hope in nature’s unexpected healerScientists are studying apple snails from South America. These snails can regrow their eyes. Researchers believe this ability could help cu...
Egg recall expands to 9 states after Salmonella outbreak leaves dozens ill, officials urge caution - check mapEgg recall expands to 9 U.S. states after a Salmonella outbreak sickened at least 79 people and sent 21 to hospitals. Eggs from August Egg ...
Scientists find the largest known genome inside a small plantTmesipteris oblanceolata has the largest known genome on Earth. As the researchers described in a study published Friday, the fern's cells ...
Class of 2024: AI to agriculture, job aspirants have a wide menu to choose fromFreshers are more in demand for certain jobs than experienced personnel. Business analysts, chartered accounts, cybersecurity analysts and ...
A five-point guide for India on how to tackle the burgeoning cardiovascular disease epidemicAt a community level, healthcare workers, such as accredited social health activists (ASHAs) and auxiliary nurse midwives (ANMs), are cruci...
All's not lost! AI can complement human labour rather than replacing it, feel optimistsArtificial intelligence (AI) can complement human labor instead of replacing it, as it can be used to increase productivity and offer exper...
What is eDNA that lingers in water, even your cup of tea and can be pulled from thin air?It has been clear for decades that fragments of our DNA cover the planet like litter.
USFDA approves COVID antiviral pill molnupiravir for emergency useThe USFDA also said the drug should be given for whom alternative COVID-19 treatment options authorized by the FDA are not accessible or cl...
Prenatal test developed with Chinese military stores gene dataThe report is the first to reveal that the company collaborated with the People's Liberation Army (PLA) to develop and improve the test, ta...
New India is poised to enter $5 trillion club: YES Bank MD & CEO Rana KapoorKapoor touched upon the broad and deep financial reforms that are expected to help drive economic growth in India, Asia’s third-biggest eco...
This $5 billion startup made its first Cancer vaccine - for just one personNovel cancer drugs often come with six-figure price tags, so success could be lucrative. Numerous companies are chasing a cancer vaccine. O...
Global team cracks decodes complete DNA sequence of groundnutThe breakthrough also provides insights into geocarpy - a unique reproductive process of the groundnut, oil biosynthesis and allergens.
Researchers design first artificial ribosome called 'Ribo-T'Researchers have engineered a tethered ribosome - the protein-making "factory" within cells - that works nearly as well as the natural coun...
Five most lucrative careersFrom actuaries, who are risk experts, to advertising professionals, here is a list of five most lucrative career options for you.
- Beauty gets R&D gloss
The business of looking good has a vital cog - research. It’s scientists who decide on the right mix of ingredients that go into a cosmetic...