Tumors contain thousands of genetic changes, but only a few are actually cancer-causing. A quicker way to identify these driver mutations could lead to more targeted cancer treatments.
First Human Genome Sequenced from Ancient Pompeii
The genome is from a male who was likely in his late thirties when the historic Mount Vesuvius’ eruption occurred. The analyses suggest he is related to the diverse Imperial Roman population of the time, and that he may have suffered from spinal tuberculosis.
Do Invertebrates Have Emotions?
And how do scientists go about answering that question?
Most Dinosaurs Were Warm-Blooded After All
Endothermy was widespread among both avian and non-avian dinosaurs, a study suggests, so the metabolic strategy is unlikely to account for birds’ survival through the mass extinction event that wiped out their dinosaur cousins.
Science Snapshot: Free Fallin’ Salamanders
Arboreal salamanders use skydiving techniques to avoid smashing to the ground after a fall.
Science Snapshot: Eye Immunity
Researchers find that tissue-resident memory T cells in the corneas of mice engender a lasting immune response.
Genome Spotlight: Giant Isopod (Bathynomus jamesi)
The first high-quality genome for a marine isopod may shed light on how this group of crustaceans adapted to the deep, dark depths of the ocean.
HHMI to Award More than $1 Billion to Promote Equity in Research
A new scholarship program will provide 150 early-career scientists committed to advancing diversity, inclusion, and equity up to $8.6 million each.
Marilyn Fogel, Biogeochemist and “Isotope Queen,” Dies at 69
Fogel mined information from isotopes to explore modern and ancient ecosystems, climatic changes, and evolution.
Injecting Cockroaches with CRISPR Gene Edits Their Offspring
A new method has allowed researchers to conduct the first gene knock-out and knock-in edits on cockroaches and may extend to many other insects.