Genetics
Man's oldest friend: Dogs have been around for over 15,000 years, genetic study shows
The dog, descended from an ancient wolf population separate from modern wolves, was the first animal domesticated by people, with animals such as goats, sheep, cattle and cats coming later.
Exploring identity through art at Jerusalem's Museum on the Seam
Understanding genetic testing and its importance to the Jewish community
One woman's fight for genetic testing led to an Israeli national policy shift - opinion
Study claims elephants are self-domesticated, experts disagree
Elephants may be the only species next to humans, and possibly bonobo apes, to have domesticated themselves - this is the bold claim a recent study makes.
What makes a mammoth a woolly mammoth? – study
This ground-breaking study is the first to use a large sample size, enabling the researchers to look at adaptive evolution, not just genetic evolution.
Secret to living a long life unlocked - study
Many people resort to diets and expensive treatments to avoid ageing, but a large component is genetic.
Genetic cause of childhood-onset schizophrenia potentially discovered - study
The results of the study revealed that a genetic mutation was found in seven of the 33 children and their families who participated.
Assuta embryo case: Hospital mismanaged IVF unit, put money first
The members of the committee said that it was not a single unfortunate mistake but a chain of errors that caused the embryos to be replaced.
HIV cured using stem cells extracted from umbilical cord - study
Using stem cells from umbilical cord blood instead of from donors increases the potential to cure the disease through stem cell transplants in people of all racial backgrounds.
Red hot: Gene that allows eating massive amounts of chili peppers found in Israel
The ability to eat huge amounts of red chili peppers is due to a defective gene discovered by Jerusalem researchers in a Palestinian boy and his cousin.
Dogs in Chernobyl nuclear plant are genetically distinct from others - study
The mysterious dog populations in the Chernobyl nuclear power plant are genetically distinct from the other dog populations near the nuclear disaster site in Ukraine.
University of Haifa scientists unlock key to drought-resistant wheat plants - study
An international team of scientists found that the right number of copies of a specific group of genes can stimulate longer root growth.
New model explains huge variety of sizes of hereditary material in nature
Why is ‘junk DNA’ not deleted from the original genome over millions of years of evolution?
