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Ancient DNA Study Shows How Early Europeans Adapted Over 7,000 Years
A study using ancient DNA has revealed how early Europeans adapted to their environments over 7,000 years. By examining genetic samples from archaeological remains, researchers found evidence of natural selection in traits like vitamin D production and lactose tolerance. Immune gene adaptations were also linked to agricultural shifts and disease ex...
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UK-Based DNA Company With Russian Link Vanishes With Highly-Sensitive Data
Atlas Biomed's website is no longer active and the phone number listed is dead as well.
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Vietnamese Father Discovers Daughter Was Swapped At Birth Through DNA Test
This revelation led to a journey uncovering a hospital mix-up, with the truth emerging when the daughter met another girl born on the same date at a new school.
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Pompeii DNA Study Reveals Surprising Ancestry and Uncovers New Insights on Family and Gender Assumptions
Recent DNA findings from Pompeii reveal complex ancestry and social diversity, challenging earlier assumptions about family structures and cultural roles in the ancient city. Analysing skeletal remains has shown that some groups presumed to be family members were not biologically related, while traditional gender roles were also re-evaluated. This ...
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Hope For Cancer Patients, New Treatment Strategy Targets Rogue DNA
The research, which analyzed data from over 15,000 UK cancer patients, identifies ecDNA as a key factor in cancer progression and drug resistance.
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Skeleton in Found Belgium Contains Bones from Five People Across 2,500 Years of History
A skeleton found in Pommerœul, Belgium, shocked archaeologists when they discovered that it contained bones from at least five people, spanning from the Neolithic era to the Roman period. The bones were carefully arranged, possibly by the Romans who may have disturbed a Neolithic grave. DNA analysis and radiocarbon dating have confirmed the bones...
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How A DNA Test Revealed Two Women Were Swapped At Birth
Two families in the West Midlands are seeking compensation after a DNA test revealed two baby girls were switched at birth in an NHS hospital 55 years ago.
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Study Uncovers Major Causes of Gout, Debunking Common Myths
A major scientific breakthrough has overturned the long-held belief that gout is primarily caused by lifestyle factors like diet and alcohol consumption.
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Chinese Woman's DNA Test Uncovers True Identity After Joke About Her Looks
A woman in Xinxiang, Henan province, recently uncovered that she is not biologically related to her parents after a DNA test, prompted by her coworkers' comments on her unique appearance.
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Two South Korean Sisters Separated At birth Reunited After Nearly 40 Years
Darragh Hannan was adopted in the US state of Minnesota while Jee Won Ha lived with a Belgian family. They both were reunited after their DNA test returned an unexpected result.
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Understanding Twins: Types, Facts, and the Unique Bonds They Share
Twins are a captivating subject of study, with two main types: identical and fraternal. Identical twins result from a single fertilised egg splitting, sharing identical DNA. Fraternal twins develop from separate eggs fertilised simultaneously. Their emotional connection often surpasses typical sibling relationships, leading to intriguing dynamics. ...
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17,000-Year-Old DNA of Ice Age Infant Reveals Dark Skin, Blue Eyes
Analysis of a 17,000-year-old infant’s remains from southern Italy sheds light on Ice Age ancestry and health. The infant, found in a Puglian cave, was likely around a year old at death and had distinctive traits—brown skin, blue eyes, and curly dark hair. His genome links him to Europe’s Villabruna lineage, suggesting their presence in south...
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AI Unlocks “DNA Grammar” for Targeted Gene Editing, Enhancing Gene Therapy, and More
Researchers at The Jackson Laboratory, Broad Institute, and Yale University use AI to identify DNA sequences that control gene activation in specific cells. This AI model decodes patterns in DNA regions called cis-regulatory elements (CREs), guiding synthetic DNA switches for cell-specific gene activity. Early testing in animal models showed succes...
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New Tardigrade Species Hypsibius henanensis Reveals Unique Radiation Survival Mechanisms
Chinese biologists have discovered how a newly found tardigrade species, Hypsibius henanensis, can endure extreme radiation levels. Researchers identified three unique mechanisms that support this resilience: a TRID1 protein enabling DNA repair, mitochondrial proteins that enhance cellular defense, and high antioxidant production. This discovery en...
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Scientists Unravel Rose Genetics: How Eastern and Western Species Created Modern Varieties
A recent study uncovers the genetic origins of modern roses, showing how Eastern and Western species combined to create the roses we know today. Led by Professor Zhangjun Fei at the Boyce Thompson Institute, researchers mapped the genome of the modern rose variety ‘Samantha®’ and sequenced 233 other rose varieties. The study sheds light on bre...
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Ancient DNA Study Shows How Early Europeans Adapted Over 7,000 Years
A study using ancient DNA has revealed how early Europeans adapted to their environments over 7,000 years. By examining genetic samples from archaeological remains, researchers found evidence of natural selection in traits like vitamin D production and lactose tolerance. Immune gene adaptations were also linked to agricultural shifts and disease ex...
-
UK-Based DNA Company With Russian Link Vanishes With Highly-Sensitive Data
Atlas Biomed's website is no longer active and the phone number listed is dead as well.
-
Vietnamese Father Discovers Daughter Was Swapped At Birth Through DNA Test
This revelation led to a journey uncovering a hospital mix-up, with the truth emerging when the daughter met another girl born on the same date at a new school.
-
Pompeii DNA Study Reveals Surprising Ancestry and Uncovers New Insights on Family and Gender Assumptions
Recent DNA findings from Pompeii reveal complex ancestry and social diversity, challenging earlier assumptions about family structures and cultural roles in the ancient city. Analysing skeletal remains has shown that some groups presumed to be family members were not biologically related, while traditional gender roles were also re-evaluated. This ...
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Hope For Cancer Patients, New Treatment Strategy Targets Rogue DNA
The research, which analyzed data from over 15,000 UK cancer patients, identifies ecDNA as a key factor in cancer progression and drug resistance.
-
Skeleton in Found Belgium Contains Bones from Five People Across 2,500 Years of History
A skeleton found in Pommerœul, Belgium, shocked archaeologists when they discovered that it contained bones from at least five people, spanning from the Neolithic era to the Roman period. The bones were carefully arranged, possibly by the Romans who may have disturbed a Neolithic grave. DNA analysis and radiocarbon dating have confirmed the bones...
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How A DNA Test Revealed Two Women Were Swapped At Birth
Two families in the West Midlands are seeking compensation after a DNA test revealed two baby girls were switched at birth in an NHS hospital 55 years ago.
-
Study Uncovers Major Causes of Gout, Debunking Common Myths
A major scientific breakthrough has overturned the long-held belief that gout is primarily caused by lifestyle factors like diet and alcohol consumption.
-
Chinese Woman's DNA Test Uncovers True Identity After Joke About Her Looks
A woman in Xinxiang, Henan province, recently uncovered that she is not biologically related to her parents after a DNA test, prompted by her coworkers' comments on her unique appearance.
-
Two South Korean Sisters Separated At birth Reunited After Nearly 40 Years
Darragh Hannan was adopted in the US state of Minnesota while Jee Won Ha lived with a Belgian family. They both were reunited after their DNA test returned an unexpected result.
-
Understanding Twins: Types, Facts, and the Unique Bonds They Share
Twins are a captivating subject of study, with two main types: identical and fraternal. Identical twins result from a single fertilised egg splitting, sharing identical DNA. Fraternal twins develop from separate eggs fertilised simultaneously. Their emotional connection often surpasses typical sibling relationships, leading to intriguing dynamics. ...
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17,000-Year-Old DNA of Ice Age Infant Reveals Dark Skin, Blue Eyes
Analysis of a 17,000-year-old infant’s remains from southern Italy sheds light on Ice Age ancestry and health. The infant, found in a Puglian cave, was likely around a year old at death and had distinctive traits—brown skin, blue eyes, and curly dark hair. His genome links him to Europe’s Villabruna lineage, suggesting their presence in south...
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AI Unlocks “DNA Grammar” for Targeted Gene Editing, Enhancing Gene Therapy, and More
Researchers at The Jackson Laboratory, Broad Institute, and Yale University use AI to identify DNA sequences that control gene activation in specific cells. This AI model decodes patterns in DNA regions called cis-regulatory elements (CREs), guiding synthetic DNA switches for cell-specific gene activity. Early testing in animal models showed succes...
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New Tardigrade Species Hypsibius henanensis Reveals Unique Radiation Survival Mechanisms
Chinese biologists have discovered how a newly found tardigrade species, Hypsibius henanensis, can endure extreme radiation levels. Researchers identified three unique mechanisms that support this resilience: a TRID1 protein enabling DNA repair, mitochondrial proteins that enhance cellular defense, and high antioxidant production. This discovery en...
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Scientists Unravel Rose Genetics: How Eastern and Western Species Created Modern Varieties
A recent study uncovers the genetic origins of modern roses, showing how Eastern and Western species combined to create the roses we know today. Led by Professor Zhangjun Fei at the Boyce Thompson Institute, researchers mapped the genome of the modern rose variety ‘Samantha®’ and sequenced 233 other rose varieties. The study sheds light on bre...
