(Northwestern University) Northwestern researchers have discovered the first evidence of a fragment of human DNA in a bacterium -- in this case gonorrhea.
Research showed the gene transfer appears to be a recent evolutionary event. The discovery offers insight into evolution as well as gonorrhea's ability to continually adapt and survive in its human hosts.
Gonorrhea is one of the oldest recorded diseases and one of a few exclusive to humans.
human dnaGonorrhea acquires a piece of human DNAEurekAlert! - Medicine and Health Sat, 02/12/2011 - 23:00
Scientists use DNA sequencing to attack lung cancerEurekAlert! - Cancer Tue, 12/15/2009 - 23:00
(UT Southwestern Medical Center) Aided by next-generation DNA sequencing technology, an international team of researchers has gained insights into how more than 60 carcinogens associated with cigarette smoke bind to and chemically modify human DNA, ultimately leading to cancer-causing genetic mutations. UK starts study on using human DNA in animalsHeadlines from the Associated Press Mon, 11/09/2009 - 18:33
LONDON (AP) -- British scientists begin a new study on Tuesday to consider how human DNA is used in animal experiments and to determine what the boundaries of such controversial science might be.... 'Cannabis alters human DNA' -- new studyEurekAlert! - Cancer Mon, 06/15/2009 - 22:00
(University of Leicester) Research at University of Leicester highlights cancer risk from cannabis smoke. Tags:
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