genetics
Archaeology
Greeks Are Descendants of the Mycenaeans, DNA Study Confirms
DNA evidence suggests that living Greeks are indeed descendants of the ancient Mycenaeans, who ruled Greece from 1,600 BC to 1,200 BC.
Animals
Birth of Chimeric Monkey Created With Stem Cells
In a groundbreaking development, Chinese scientists have announced the birth of a chimeric monkey, marking a huge leap in the world of medicine and genetics.
This special monkey is made by combining cells from two different baby monkey groups before...
Animals
Can the Extinct Tasmanian Tiger Be Brought Back to Life?
Almost 100 years after its extinction, scientists at The University of Melbourne are ready to try and bring the Tasmanian tiger (thylacine) back to life. The species has been declared extinct since the 1930s.
The initiative now has a partnership...
Archaeology
Archaeologists Create Largest Family Tree of Neolithic People
French archaeologists have used ancient DNA to create large family trees from the distant past. These family trees show how people were related over many generations and comprise the most expansive record of family history to ever exist.
The family...
Ancient Greece
DNA Analysis Reveals Minoan and Mycenaean Genetic Origins
For the first time, scientists have recently obtained genetic material and analyzed genome sequences from the ancient Minoans and Mycenaeans, who lived three to five thousand years ago.
The new analysis suggests that the Minoans and Mycenaeans shared a great...
Environment
Scientists Develop Cyborg Bacteria
Researchers have developed a new type of cell called “cyborg cells” by adding an artificial hydrogel scaffold into bacteria. These cyborg bacteria could potentially act as miniature robots in various fields, such as medicine, environmental cleanups, and industrial production....
Greek News
Acclaimed Greek Scientist Makes Breakthrough Discovery on Obesity
A lab observation during a cancer research project by acclaimed Greek geneticist Dr Constantine Stratakis discovered key brain mechanisms related to obesity.