Genetics

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Glowing Cells Made With Jellyfish DNA

You’re looking at glowing bacterial cells, thanks to a gene from a jellyfish. 🧫✨Marie, also known as @labskillsacademy, walks us through how scientists discovered GFP, or green fluorescent protein, and how this glowing gene transformed biology...
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Did Leonardo da Vinci’s DNA Influence his Art?

Alex Dainis breaks down how scientists are investigating whether Leonardo da Vinci had strabismus, a slight misalignment of the eyes that may have enhanced his depth perception and shaped his artistic vision.
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Did Drunk Apes Unlock Human Evolution?

Alex Dainis explains how scientists discovered a small genetic change in the common ancestor of African apes and humans that boosted their ability to break down ethanol, the same alcohol found in ripe, fallen fruit.
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You Might Have Neanderthal DNA!

Neanderthals aren’t gone, their DNA lives on in us. Research by Nobel Prize winning scientist, Svante Pääbo, revealed that modern humans still carry fragments of the Neanderthal genome in our DNA.
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Could You Reprogram Life’s Genetic Code?

Could scientists make artificial life using simpler DNA language? Life typically uses 64 of these codons to build proteins, but scientists wanted to see if bacteria could do with fewer.
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Do Mummies Smell Like Baking Bread? 🍞

Nobel Prize–winning scientist Svante Pääbo shares that the scent comes from the Maillard reaction.
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Can Baldness Be Reversed with DNA?

Can your DNA help fight hair loss? Alex Dainis breaks down how deoxyribose, a sugar found in the backbone of DNA, boosted hair regrowth in mice.
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Ancient Virus DNA Builds the Human Placenta?

What if part of you came from ancient viruses? Alex Dainis explains that over 8% of the human genome is made up of viral DNA, left behind by infections from millions of years ago.
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Why You Still Get Cavities - Blame Your DNA

Still getting cavities even though you brush, floss, and avoid sugar? You’re not alone — and it might not be your fault. In this video, Alex Dainis breaks down the science behind why some people are more prone to tooth decay.
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Can You Outsmart the Stroop Effect?

Can your brain beat this classic cognitive test? Alex Dainis explores the Stroop Effect—a fascinating phenomenon in cognitive science that reveals just how automatic reading is for most of us.
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Can You Sleep Less and Still Feel Energized

How can some people feel completely rested with just 4 hours of sleep? The secret might be hidden in their DNA. Alex Dainis explores the fascinating biology of “short sleepers”.
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Genetic Mutation Makes Bones Unbreakable

We dive into an incredible discovery about the LRP5 gene — a rare genetic variant that leads to denser and stronger bones. Learn how bone density, minerals, and proteins work together to form strong bones.
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Why 90% of East Asians Can't Drink Milk - Ancient DNA Mystery?

Ever wonder why some people can drink milk without any issues — while others can't? Explore the surprising link between lactose tolerance and Neanderthal DNA in East Asians.
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Spinning Illusion That Fools Your Brain

Think you’re seeing color? Think again. 🎨In this video, Alex Dainis explains how a spinning black-and-white disc—called Benham’s Disc—can make you see colors that aren’t really there. It’s a cool illusion that shows how your eyes and brain don’t always...
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Are Marathon Winners Determined by their Genetics?

What role does your DNA play in how fast you run? Alex Dainis breaks down the real science behind running performance and explores whether marathon winners are shaped more by training or by genetics.