genetics

'Revolutionary’ gene editing of plants will change agriculture forever

A new, large-scale genetic modification method developed in Tel Aviv makes it possible to reveal the role and properties of duplicated genes in plants

Modern human noses may be inherited from Neanderthals - study

Scientists found that the shape of human's nose may be inherited from Neanderthals and may have helped humans adapt to cooler climates after leaving Africa.

Fast and fatal: What you should know about Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

Cruetzfeldt-Jakob disease is a severe neurodegenerative genetic condition that usually causes death within a year and is more common in Israel. Here is what you should know.

By IRIS KOL/WALLA!
03/05/2023

Study claims elephants are self-domesticated, experts disagree

Elephants may be the only species next to humans, and possibly bonobo apes, to have domesticated themselves - this is the bold claim a recent study makes.

What makes a mammoth a woolly mammoth? – study

This ground-breaking study is the first to use a large sample size, enabling the researchers to look at adaptive evolution, not just genetic evolution.

Secret to living a long life unlocked - study

Many people resort to diets and expensive treatments to avoid ageing, but a large component is genetic.

Genetic cause of childhood-onset schizophrenia potentially discovered - study

The results of the study revealed that a genetic mutation was found in seven of the 33 children and their families who participated.

Assuta embryo case: Hospital mismanaged IVF unit, put money first

The members of the committee said that it was not a single unfortunate mistake but a chain of errors that caused the embryos to be replaced.

HIV cured using stem cells extracted from umbilical cord - study

Using stem cells from umbilical cord blood instead of from donors increases the potential to cure the disease through stem cell transplants in people of all racial backgrounds.

Red hot: Gene that allows eating massive amounts of chili peppers found in Israel

The ability to eat huge amounts of red chili peppers is due to a defective gene discovered by Jerusalem researchers in a Palestinian boy and his cousin.

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