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Mystery behind white tiger solved

Last Updated: Friday, May 24, 2013, 11:06

White tigers today are only seen in zoos, but they belong in nature, according to researchers who found new evidence about what makes them white.

Scientists create piglet using new GM technique

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 16, 2013, 18:55

The piglet called "Pig 26" is the first animal to be created via "gene editing". It was born four months ago at Edinburgh`s Roslin Institute, where Dolly the cloned sheep was created in 1996.

Genes link Australia with India

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 15, 2013, 11:39

Australia is thought to have remained largely isolated between its initial colonization around 40,000 years ago and the arrival of Europeans in the late 1800s.

Genes helped fins evolve into legs: Study

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 11, 2012, 19:51

The change of fish fins into legs that helped vertebrates move onto land was the result of new DNA elements activating particular genes, Spanish scientists say.

Gene Hackman slaps homeless man for calling wife Betsy Arakawa `c***`

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 31, 2012, 14:30

Gene Hackman hit a homeless man across the face after he apparently called his wife Betsy Arakawa a “c***” on Tuesday.

Gene Simmons has a crush on George Clooney!

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 23, 2012, 11:23

Singer Gene Simmons says he has a crush on Hollywood star George Clooney.

Oyster genome mystery decoded

Last Updated: Friday, September 21, 2012, 16:28

Scientists have unraveled a detailed map of the Pacific oyster genome, shedding light on how molluscs manage to survive the harsh environment of estuary and sea shore.

Singing mouse `may help uncover origin of language gene`

Last Updated: Saturday, August 11, 2012, 14:27

Researchers are examining singing mice to gain insights into the genes that contribute to the unique singing behaviour.

Gene behind tomato`s colour, taste decoded

Last Updated: Friday, June 29, 2012, 12:53

Researchers decoded a gene that governs the level of sugar, carbohydrates and carotenoids in tomatoes.

Madhuri wants Gene Kelly`s tap dancing shoes

Last Updated: Monday, June 25, 2012, 18:54

If there`s one thing Madhuri Dixit wants as a reward for her dance talent, it is late Hollywood actor-dancer Gene Kelly`s tap dancing shoes.

Childhood obesity genes identified

Last Updated: Thursday, April 12, 2012, 13:32

Scientists have identified at least two new gene variants that increase the chances of common childhood obesity.

Bumper crop from new maize gene?

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 17, 2012, 10:46

The discovery by British scientists of a new `provisioning` gene in maize plants that regulates the transfer of nutrients from the plant to the seed could lead to increased crop yields and improve food security.