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Bacterial DNA may integrate into human genome more readily in tumor tissue
A drawing depicting a DNA molecule unwinding from a chromosome inside the nucleus of a cell.
Credit: The Cancer Genome Atlas
Bacterial DNA may integrate into...
Ancient Denisovan DNA excavated in modern Pacific Islanders
At the University of Washington, population geneticists Joshua Akey and Benjamin Vernot go over human evolutionary models. They are currently studying the influence of...
In saliva, clues to a ‘ghost’ species of ancient human
Neanderthal. In saliva, scientists have found hints that a "ghost" species of archaic human may have contributed genetic material to ancestors of people living...
Best measure of star-forming material in galaxy clusters in early universe
The Tadpole Galaxy is a disrupted spiral galaxy showing streams of gas stripped by gravitational interaction with another galaxy. Molecular gas is the required...
Having eczema may reduce risk of skin cancer
This is a cross-section of mouse skin tumor.
Credit: King's College London
Eczema caused by defects in the skin could reduce the risk of developing skin...
Not under the skin, but on it: Living together brings couples’ microbiomes together
You share more than just your living space with your partner.
Credit: © Wesley / Fotolia
Couples who live together share many things: Bedrooms, bathrooms, food,...
Human immune system shapes skin microbiome
This image shows a patient with an eczema-like skin rash behind the knees as a result of primary immunodeficiency.
Credit: The National Institutes of Health
Our...
Eye freckles? Dark spots on iris may be caused by sun exposure
The development of eye freckles correlated with increasing age, lifetime number of sunburns and a history of severe sunburns resulting in blisters, report researchers.
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Paying people to protect forests is worth it
Participants in the PES program receiving their payments for conserving trees.
Credit: Photo courtesy of Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Wildlife Conservation Trust
A new Northwestern University study...
Everyday chemicals linked to chronic disease in men
Phthalates are a group of chemicals widely used in common consumer products, such as food packaging and wrappings as seen in this photograph. (Stock...
Lithium-ion batteries: Capacity might be increased by six times
Lithium ions migrate through the electrolyte (yellow) into the layer of crystalline silicon (c-Si). During the charging cycle, a 20-nm layer (red) develops on...
