Ancient Maya ball court may have been blessed, hallucinogenic find hints
Experts have found a "special" ritual deposit below an ancient ball court that includes psychoactive and ceremonial plant remains.
Man does DNA test, not prepared for what comes back 'unusually high'
The designer's genetic profile showed an astonishing amount of Neanderthal DNA, which has captured the attention of millions online—and a scientist.
Neuroscientists discover shapeshifting DNA controls memory formation
The discovery transforms our understanding of how DNA functions as an on and off switch to control learning and memory, the researchers say.
Water bears' "incredible response" to radiation surprises scientists
"The tardigrades are doing something we hadn't expected," tardigrade researcher Bob Goldstein said.
Alzheimer's breakthrough as "protective" gene may open up new treatments
The findings may lead to new types of therapies that mimic the gene's protective effect to prevent or treat Alzheimer's.
Dachshund, French Bulldog breeds suffer from "torture breeding"
"The ethical problem with dog breeding is we're not seriously entertaining the suffering we are creating in the world," researcher Mark Wells said.
Woman decides to DNA test the "mutt" she adopted, not prepared for results
"Look at this young man...is this not my dog?" the woman says of her pup's newfound sibling in the viral clip.
Scientists create six-limbed mouse with legs instead of genitals
The six-legged embryo offers important insights into early development, and may provide pathways to treatments for various developmental abnormalities.
Why blue, green and hazel eyes are so "complex," according to a doctor
Dr. Rupa Wong unpacks the intricacies behind different eye colors, including the rarest eye color in the world.
Face of Chinese emperor from 1,500 years ago revealed
Researchers extracted DNA from the emperor's remains for a study, which shed light on his appearance.
George Washington's descendants identified in DNA study of unmarked remains
The method used in the research could help identify the remains of service members lost around the world in past conflicts.
New Fake Meat 'Mold' Burger Might Be on the Horizon
Scientists genetically modified Koji mold to make it look and taste more appealing and turned it into a burger patty.
I took a gene test. The results left me shocked—and empowered
Beyond my own family history, as a Black woman, I knew I couldn't miss a single mammogram.
Some Labradors are "hungry all the time" for a good reason, scientists warn
Research has found that 25 percent of Labradors have a genetic mutation that means they get hungrier than other dogs.
Healthier potato chips promised as "toxic" problem cracked
"It has the potential to affect every single bag of potato chips around the world," said plant geneticist Jiming Jiang.
I inherited a deadly disease. A drug trial transformed my family
If you can join a trial, please do so—not just for yourself, but for those you love, and for those you may never meet.
"My 3-year-old son died unexpectedly, it took 2 years to get answers"
After losing her son in December 2021, Emily Cooper was left asking, "How can a healthy child just die out of the blue?"
Why green eyes are "actually really rare," according to experts
"The development and rarity of green eyes are influenced by intricate genetic interactions," an expert told Newsweek.
Type 2 diabetes risk lowered for some by drinking more milk
Drinking milk was associated with a 30 percent decrease in diabetes risk in individuals with a genetic variant.
MS is more prevalent in America due to ancient sheep farming
"In many ways, we are not optimally adapted to the environment we have created for ourselves today," the researchers told Newsweek.
Are humans still evolving? "Maybe more rapidly than ever," says scientist
Cultural and technological innovations appear to be the main drivers of adaptation. But have they replaced biological adaptation?
Extinct predator may be coming back to life
The Tasmanian tiger was declared extinct in 1986, and the last known one died 87 years ago. A biotech wants to bring it back.
Ramifications of Roman Empire's fall explained by geneticists
Despite Rome having a strong presence in the Balkans, researchers found no evidence of Italian ancestry in the remains of 136 individuals from the area.
Electric eels can zap DNA into nearby animals, shocking study finds
Electrical pulses from electric eels may cause little pores to open in the cells of nearby animals, allowing environmental DNA to enter their bodies.
Christmas trees specially bred by geneticists may eliminate seasonal chore
While many enjoy having a real Christmas tree at home, the dropping needles can make a mess—but scientists may have found a way to stop this.
Extinct animals could suddenly be brought back to life
One ancient species is on track to be roaming the earth again by late 2028.
Feeling your age? Blame the dinosaurs, scientist argues
Pressure from dinosaur predation 100 million years ago may have forced mammals to evolve to live fast and die young rather than growing very old like reptiles.
Invasive feral cats could be wiped out using genetic modification
"Gene drives literally 'drive' modified genes through a species by ensuring they are inherited," researcher Andrew D. Maynard told Newsweek.
Scientists just created chromosomes from scratch—"Huge"
"There is nothing like it in nature," geneticist Patrick Cai told Newsweek.
Ancient Egypt's baboon mummies' mystery finally solved
In ancient Egypt, baboons—like many other animals—were mummified as offerings to the gods after their deaths.