Science Buzz Get your whole DNA make-up mapped next year for the low, low price of $5,000. Doesn’t it seem like we’re living in the future sometimes?
Culture Buzz Stephen Colbert is all set to have his DNA blasted off into space, as part of a human time capsule dubbed “Operation Immortality”. In the ever-more-likely scenario that Earth is destroyed, Stephen Colbert will live on amongst the aliens to represent humanity. But he’s not the only one up there! His DNA will be joined by other celebs like Kevin Rose, Robert Scoble, and American Gladiator Beast!
Culture Buzz Five years after his father’s body was initially found and cremated (without the authorities conducting an actual DNA test), one man witnessed his dad alive and well…on daytime TV! It’s quite an amazing story, especially now that John Renehan has reunited with his father, helping him piece together his past. Less amazing? An urn filled with the ashes of a stranger. That’s, like, begging for nightmares.
Science Buzz Scientists have discovered a gene in human males that regulates vasopressin and predicts whether they’ll be good at long-term relationships. Can we submit Don Draper to a DNA test to find out?
Science Buzz Lonely? This dating service will find you a match based on the genetic compatibility of your DNA. In fact, they call themselves the world’s “first global DNA matching service.” Is it too soon to also call them the last?
Twins born to a mixed-race couple in Germany have two different skin colors.
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