A global project aims to sequence the genome of all complex life on Earth

Comparing closely and distantly related species will provide tremendous power to discover what genes do and how they are regulated.

Jenny Graves, The Conversation

· Jan 25, 2022 · 09:30 pm

Can editing the DNA of human embryos protect us from future pandemics?

The world is not ready for the technology today. But it will eventually come to feature in humanity for disease prevention.

Yusef Paolo Rabiah, The Conversation

· Dec 30, 2020 · 09:30 pm

Why we should be wary of epigenetics, the science that reveals our ‘true’ age

Given its tremendous potential, we must examine issues related to privacy and basic human rights.

Charles Dupras, The Conversation

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Martine Lappé, The Conversation

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Michael S Kobor, The Conversation

· Feb 27, 2020 · 08:30 pm

Two new genetic studies upheld Indo-Aryan migration. So why did Indian media report the opposite?

Science is proving India's incredible diversity. But this clashes directly with Hindutva’s racially nativist understanding of the subcontinent.

Shoaib Daniyal

· Sep 12, 2019 · 09:00 am

From the Aryan migration to caste, two books offer fascinating insights into India’s ancient past

David Reich and Tony Joseph both delve into the controversies around ancient DNA and what it tells Indians about their ancestry.

Rohan Venkataramakrishnan

· Dec 30, 2018 · 08:30 am

Do Rakhigarhi DNA findings debunk the Aryan invasion theory or give it more credence?

A confusing news report draws conclusions that seem to contradict the findings of the study on the Indus Valley Civilisation.

Rohan Venkataramakrishnan

· Jun 13, 2018 · 07:21 pm

Video: Who are Indians’ ancestors? A new study on Aryan migration provides some answers

The 92 scientists who have authored the study say that the Indus Valley civilisation is key to all South Asian populations.

Rohan Venkataramakrishnan

· Apr 09, 2018 · 06:10 pm

Aryan migration: Everything you need to know about the new study on Indian genetics

The study says some sort of migration did indeed take place into India and that the Indus Valley civilisation is key to all South Asian populations.

Rohan Venkataramakrishnan

· Apr 02, 2018 · 10:59 am

Genes could determine intelligence, but what about cleverness?

Genes contribute to intelligence, but only broadly, and with subtle effect.

Jim Kozubek, Aeon

· Jan 02, 2018 · 11:30 pm