Tag: Genetics

Can dead fish still pass on their genes to a new generation? Transplanting immature reproductive cells into other fish may be a way to save valuable genetic information in case of mass death of rare breeds.

Posted on March 3, 2022March 3, 2022 by Erica Curles 256 views

Food producers and aquarium enthusiasts alike are interested in preserving rare breeds of fish. Fish such as platinum arowana and large…

Mosquitos are more common in poorly kept-up neighborhoods Researchers find that poorly maintained neighborhoods in cities tend to have more of the mosquito Aedes aegypti, the carrier of the yellow fever virus. This is a vector-borne disease risk for these communities that needs further investigation.

Posted on October 28, 2021November 16, 2021 by Blythe Emily Lawson 337 views

The team concluded, based on their data, that socioeconomic status is related to Aedes aegypti abundance within Puerto Rico’s urban…

Who figured out the structure of DNA? Watson and Crick pieced together decades of data to propose the double helix. Here's how they did it.

Posted on May 21, 2020September 3, 2021 by Gina Misra 517 views

Today, we know DNA is where we get our traits. We know we inherit our DNA from our parents, and that our DNA contains genes. We know that we…

New Sex Chromosomes Created After Decades Long Experiment Hybrid swordtail fish may reveal secrets about how new chromosomes and species form.

Posted on March 7, 2019April 6, 2021 by mdambrosio 145 views

Sexually reproducing animals have their sex determined through many mechanisms. Sex in reptiles such as alligators is determined by egg…

Where Have All the Passenger Pigeons Gone? Researchers may have uncovered how the once numerous bird went extinct in only 100 years!

Posted on November 7, 2018April 7, 2021 by mdambrosio 135 views

Up to about 200 years ago, the passenger pigeon was one of the most numerous vertebrate animals on Earth. The species had an estimated 3 to…

The Genetic Origins of the Water Bear, Earth’s Most Resilient Organism What are the genetic mechanisms that allow tardigrades to survive such extreme conditions?

Posted on August 17, 2017March 18, 2019 by Mohit Nalavadi 392 views

No living organism can survive in the dead of space, right? The unlikely exception: water bears. Also known by their scientific name,…

Pollution from traffic can cause DNA damage in children Researchers compared the length of telomeres over the course of a year to see if they shortened with exposure to pollution.

Posted on June 19, 2017November 16, 2021 by Mohit Nalavadi 156 views

Cars are everywhere. They are essential for our day to day lives, but these vehicles are a double-edged-sword. Cars emit exhaust gases, and…