Heredity determines the age at which old age sets in
Humans, giant tortoises, and other animals have genes responsible for DNA repair, namely for the correct repair and self-destruction of cells that have received severe mutations.
The next breakthrough in the field of genetics – obtaining offspring of a certain sex and an artificial form of life
A new type of artificial life is called a “living programmable organism”: xenobots, millimeter-sized.
Unexpected sources of ocean pollution
Decaying plastic and nutrients from cities and farms pollute the ocean as much as oil spills.
Melting glaciers reveal unknown species and meteorite remains
Glaciers are capable of preserving information about the history of the Earth, as they trap dust particles, traces of gas, microbes and plant matter from the environment.
Nobel laureates in chemistry and medicine 2021 – nature-like technologies and a new understanding of sensations
Scientists have replicated the natural synthesis of organic molecules and discovered new touch receptors.
Russia will store and collect genetic information for research
In the Russian Federation, a National Genetic Information Database will be created by 2024, and in 2009 a “forensic” genetic information database was formed.
Chimpanzees figured out the function of television
Chimpanzees watch their relatives with interest on Zoom.
African elephants are on the verge of extinction
The number of animals that have lived on our planet for more than three million years has rapidly decreased to critical levels. African elephants have practically no enemies in their habitat; the reason for their extinction is human poaching.
Scientists explain confusion caused by coronavirus
So far, two reasons for the deterioration of cognitive functions have been identified. However, symptoms persist several weeks after infection with COVID-19.