Can your DNA predict your income, education, and love life?

On this episode of the Big Brains podcast, a sociologist examines how genetic science could forecast your income, education, and love life.

U. Chicago • futurity
April 17, 2025 ~2 min

DNA repair insights could pave way for new cancer therapies

New research not only offers important insights into DNA repair but also provides new possibilities for cancer therapy.

ETH Zurich • futurity
April 15, 2025 ~6 min


DNA rewrites when Neanderthals bred with modern humans

Surviving Neanderthal genes in modern genomes tell a story of thousands of years of interactions between Neanderthals and modern humans.

Camden Flath-Futurity • futurity
Jan. 7, 2025 ~10 min

RNA plays a surprising role in DNA repair

Researchers have discovered a surprising role for RNA in DNA repair. The work could lead to better treatments for cancer and other diseases.

Georgia Tech • futurity
Dec. 3, 2024 ~7 min

German cockroaches have humans to thank for their evolution

A new study unveils insights into the origins of the common German cockroach and how they came to scurry across our kitchen floors.

Laura Muntean-Texas A&M • futurity
June 4, 2024 ~5 min

How DNA evidence could help solve more cold cases

The author of a new book looked at over 100 cold cases recently resolved by DNA evidence. He argues there's more that could be done.

Rachel Cramer-Iowa State • futurity
March 19, 2024 ~7 min

DNA discovery may help fight deadly sepsis

Discovery of a DNA shift in the innate immune memory of cells may aid in the fight against sepsis. "Sepsis is a really horrible burden ..."

Felicia Spencer-Virginia Tech • futurity
March 18, 2024 ~5 min

Sensors instantly detect fentanyl and other drugs

A new sensor can detect cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl, even when they are combined with other drugs or additives like sugar and caffeine.

Tracey Peake-NC State • futurity
March 5, 2024 ~6 min


Team uses DNA to make quasicrystal out of nanoparticles

Nanoengineers have used to DNA to create a quasicrystal, a scientifically intriguing and technologically promising material structure.

Kate McAlpine-Michigan • futurity
Nov. 13, 2023 ~7 min

Ancient DNA reveals origins of Machu Picchu workers

Ancient DNA reveals for the first time where workers buried at Machu Picchu more than 500 years ago came from within the lost Inca Empire.

Molly McCrory-Tulane • futurity
July 31, 2023 ~5 min

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