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Chinese scientists created mice with 2 dads — and they survived to adulthood
By modifying 20 regions of the genome, scientists successfully bred mice with two male parents and raised them to maturity.
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Men's role in reproduction could soon become obsolete
In the intricate science of reproduction, the creation of offspring has long relied on the union of sperm and eggs, whether ...
Yes, Penguins Get ‘Divorced’ Too—A Biologist Explains Why
Once thought to mate for life, more penguins seem to be setting out in search of new partners come breeding season. Here’s ...
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Mice created from two biological fathers are first to live into adulthood
Researchers in China have achieved what many believed couldn't be done: they've created viable, healthy mice using genetic ...
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Sperm cells carry traces of childhood stress, epigenetic study finds
Fathers exposed to high stress in childhood had different epigenetic markers that may affect their offspring, though more research is needed.
Evidence suggests Neanderthal blood protein may be part of reason for their demise
A team of paleoanthropologists and geneticists from Aix Marseille Univ, CNRS, EFS, ADES has found evidence of what may have been a contributing factor to the decline of Neanderthals. In their paper ...
Are whales mammals? Understanding the marine animal's taxonomy.
Whales are the biggest creatures on Earth. These animals are found in every ocean, but that doesn't make them fish.
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The National Zoo’s Giant Pandas Are Finally Making Their Public Debut
Beginning this Friday, January 24, giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao are officially on view to the public at the Smithsonian’s ...