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In 2012, archaeologists digging under a Leicester car park unearthed a skeleton with arrowhead and skull wounds and identified England's long-lost King Richard III, missing for 527 yearsIn a remarkable turn of events, excavations beneath a Leicester car park in 2012 unveiled a skeleton identified as King Richard III. A form...
In 1996, two students wading in the Columbia found a skull, and an American origins battle beganIn 1996, the unearthing of ancient human remains near Kennewick, Washington, sparked a firestorm of discussion. Initially perceived as an e...
What if chronic nerve pain isn’t just something to block, but something to fix at the cellular level? New study reveals potential way to “recharge” nerve cells to relieve long-term painScientists are exploring a new way to treat chronic nerve pain by focusing on mitochondria, the energy-producing parts of cells. Researcher...
How to identify Gaboon Viper: Key physical features, range, habitat, and dietAfrica's Gaboon viper boasts the longest fangs of any venomous snake. This master of camouflage lives in forests and is a patient hunter. W...
Goodbye to the Dragon Man mystery: Ancient proteins suggest the skull belonged to a DenisovanScientists have uncovered new molecular evidence. This evidence indicates the Harbin cranium fossil, known as 'Dragon Man', is a Denisovan....
Scientists say this simple thing may reverse brain aging and restore memory in weeksScientists have developed an experimental nasal spray that shows promise in reversing brain aging. This treatment targets chronic inflammat...
Buried with three swords and a gold mask, scientists reconstruct the face of a 3,500-year-old Mycenaean woman who lived before the Trojan WarA woman buried with a gold mask and swords in Mycenae was wrongly identified for decades. New DNA tests show she was nobility, not a wife. ...
A newly found snake species survives predators by disguising its tail as a second headScientists have discovered a new snake species in China's Guangxi region. This tiny snake, named Calamaria incredibilis, has a tail that lo...
Where native rats disappear, something far more dangerous takes overMadagascar's unique wildlife faces a threat from invasive black rats. These newcomers are pushing out native tufted-tailed rats from degrad...
Are millions aging faster because of hidden vitamin B12 deficiency? New Cornell University research links low B12 to muscle weakness and metabolic declineVitamin B12 and healthy aging are now linked by striking new evidence from Cornell University. A landmark study published in the Journal of...
Shroud of Turin DNA analysis reveals possible Indian origin for 'Jesus Christ's burial cloth'Shroud of Turin DNA Analysis: A genomic study published in Scientific Reports has revealed the presence of plant and human DNA lineages ass...
Wrinkles, fatigue, grey hair? US heart surgeon shares 5 common habits that make you age faster than you thinkChasing quick fixes for aging overlooks fundamental habits. Dr. Jeremy London highlights five unconscious behaviors that accelerate aging: ...
Great white sharks DNA difference mystery defies scientific explanationScientists have uncovered a perplexing genetic divergence in great white sharks, observing significant differences in mitochondrial DNA des...
Prince Frederik of Luxembourg dies at 22: What is POLG mitochondrial disease, which drains the body’s energy?Prince Frederik of Luxembourg has died at the age of 22 after a lifelong battle with POLG mitochondrial disease, a rare genetic disorder th...
Researchers discover anti-ageing function of human cell protein which helps repair damaged mitochondriaResearchers at the Queensland Brain Institute in Australia have discovered an anti-ageing protein, ATSF-1, which activates repair of damage...
UK’s first baby born with genes from three persons in new IVF method; Details hereMitochondrial donation treatment (MDT), a technique utilized in this process, involves using tissue from healthy female donors' eggs to gen...
22k-yr-old fossil from China reveals long-lost panda lineageThe report, published in the journal Current Biology, shows that the ancient panda found in Cizhutuo Cave in the Guangxi Province of China ...
- A genetic 'switch' that may prevent Parkinson's identified
London, Feb 19 (IANS) Researchers have identified a genetic 'switch' that may help prevent or delay the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
Potential biomarker for pre-diabetes discoveredResearchers have identified a biomarker in pre-diabetic individuals that could help prevent them from developing Type 2 diabetes.
Mitochondrial DNA: Implications & ethics of advancing technology and creating designer babiesET explains this technology, and looks at the implications of advancing technology and the ethics of creating designer babies.