11 rhesus monkeys have been genetically engineered to have genes in the human brain: MEDICINE & HEALTH: Science Times

[ad_1] Richelle H. ConcioApril 13, 2019 14:36 ​​EDT (Photo: Thor Razan Ahmed)Rhesus monkey Genetic engineering, as a direct manipulation of the genes of a living organism, has progressed as it has faced many ethical problems. Recently, a group of Chinese scientists implanted human brain genes in 11 rhesus monkeys. As the team explains, the study … Read more

Can an animal breathe fire like the mythical dragon?

[ad_1] There is hardly anyone who can match Daenerys Targaryen and his fire-breathing dragons. Credit: HBO Dragons have the ultimate built-in defense: they can spit fire, knock their enemies into charred envelopes. But while historical and modern literature is rich in dragon traditions (we are watching you, "Game of Thrones"), there is no reliable physical … Read more

Capture a black hole, live in space and a new human parent: this week in space and science

[ad_1] And that's not all. Fossils of a previously unknown human parent were discovered in a cave. Scientists have discovered an exoplanet and examined how life could thrive on other exoplanets. Images of decommissioned U2 spy planes revealed archaeological features lost over time. And unfortunately, a mission on the moon ended in failure. Here's all … Read more