A study published this week in the journal Nature Astronomy presents evidence that the asteroid Ryugu contains all five of the nucleotide bases that make up the genetic code. That includes the ...

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The study's lead author said that the presence of nucleobases "does not mean that life existed on Ryugu".

As a rapist who struck 40 years ago prepares to be sentenced tomorrow as his past finally catches up with him, The Star spoke to the specialist police team which cracked the case.

JAXA samples reveal that asteroid Ryugu has a complete set of nucleobases, the building blocks of DNA, suggesting these ingredients of life may be common in the solar system.

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The wooden coffin washed off a Polish cliff in 1899. What was inside has puzzled scientists ever since — until now.

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Welcome to the Citizens Life Science Conference Day 2. My name is Jon Wolleben, Senior analyst here. Pleased to have ProQR Therapeutics, a name we've covered for quite some time in many iterations, ...