Genetic

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  Best & Worst Things You Can Do For Your Metabolism

  Drinking enough water is essential, as even mild dehydration can slow down metabolism. Below we discuss the best and worst things for your metabolism.

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  Polio Returns To Pakistan, Afghanistan As Vaccinations Stall

  According to Zulfiqar Bhutta, a renowned expert on child immunisation strategies in conflict zones, the genetic strains of wild poliovirus in Pakistan are all from Afghanistan.

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  Human Outer Ears May Have Evolved from Ancient Fish Gills, Study Finds

  Human outer ears may have evolved from the cartilage in ancient fish gills, according to recent research. Gene-editing experiments demonstrated a genetic link between fish gills and mammalian ears, with findings suggesting this transformation dates back millions of years. Researchers tested genetic enhancers in zebrafish, mice, and lizards, uncover...

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  Marsupial Mole’s Evolutionary Mystery Solved: Genetic Study Links to Bilbies and Bandicoots

  A genetic study has revealed that the marsupial mole, an elusive Australian species, is a true marsupial, more closely related to bilbies and bandicoots than to other moles. This discovery, based on a specimen from the South Australian Museum, challenges previous assumptions about its evolutionary origins. Marsupial moles, known for their backward-...

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  Here's Why You're At A Higher Risk Of Stroke In Winter

  Depression and stress levels often rise in winter, leading to poor lifestyle habits and increased stroke risk. Below we discuss common causes of stroke in winter and how to prevent it.

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  Bring Your Beloved Pet Back To Life: How A UK Clinic Is Using Animal Cloning

  UK Pet Cloning: A UK-based clinic, Gemini Genetics, is offering pet owners the chance to clone their beloved animals, using DNA to create genetically identical replicas.

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  Skull Found in Turkey Identified as 11-Year-Old Boy, Not Cleopatra's Sister Arsinoë IV

  The skull discovered in 1929 at the Octagon building in Ephesus has been identified as that of an 11-year-old boy, debunking theories linking it to Cleopatra’s half-sister, Arsinoë IV. Published in Scientific Reports, the findings used DNA analysis and CT scans to confirm the boy’s age and gender, ruling out Arsinoë as a candidate. Anomalies ...

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  Scientists Want To Breed Mosquitoes With "Toxic" Semen. This Is Why

  Genetically engineered mosquitoes with toxic semen could be a new weapon against tropical disease, Australian scientists said after trialling the novel pest control method.

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  Ancient Migration Shaped Yemen's Unique Genetic Makeup, Finds New Study

  A detailed genetic analysis of Yemen has uncovered the region's complex migration history. By studying 46 Yemeni genomes, the research reveals significant genetic influences from East Africa, the Levant, and Arabia. Maternal DNA shows a marked African presence, with one-third of individuals carrying African-specific mitochondrial haplogroups, parti...

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  Lake Mendota's Bacteria Are Stuck in an Evolutionary Loop, Finds Study

  Research in Lake Mendota reveals seasonal bacterial evolution, with microbes adapting to environmental shifts over 20 years. Despite rapid changes, many species return to prior genetic states, highlighting cyclical evolution patterns. Extreme weather events, like those seen in 2012, led to lasting genetic adaptations, offering insights into how mic...

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  First-Ever Female Burial with Weapons, Believed to Be a Warrior, Discovered in Hungary

  Archaeologists have uncovered the first known female burial with weapons from the 10th century in Hungary’s Carpathian Basin. This rare find in the Sárrétudvari-Hízóföld cemetery features a mix of male and female grave goods, challenging prior assumptions about gender roles during the Hungarian Conquest period. The burial of SH-63, confirmed...

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  New DNA Analysis Sheds Light on Post-Roman Migration and Anglo-Saxon Influence in Britain

  A groundbreaking DNA technique, known as Twigstats, is helping to unlock new insights into Britain's history. Researchers are studying human remains to understand the migration and interactions of populations after the Romans left. This innovative method is already shedding light on significant periods such as the Anglo-Saxon invasion and Viking ex...

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  Study Reveals Genetic and Linguistic Roots of Indo-European Populations

  A comprehensive study involving 91 researchers provides significant insights into the genetic and linguistic origins of Indo-European populations. It identifies two main migrations during the Bronze Age, with steppe ancestry spreading across Europe. The research also links specific populations like the Spanish, French, and Italian to Bell Beaker an...

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  Genetic Analysis Reveals Family Sacrifices in 1,500-Year-Old Moche Tomb in Peru

  A genetic study of a 1,500-year-old Moche tomb in Peru has revealed a unique sacrificial ritual involving family members. Two teenagers, one a boy sacrificed to his father and a girl to her aunt, were found buried alongside high-status individuals in a tomb at the Huaca Cao Viejo temple. This discovery, reported in PNAS, challenges previous assumpt...

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  Scientists Identify Gene Behind Orange Fur In Cats

  After 60 years of research, scientists have discovered the gene responsible for orange fur in cats, finding that it is linked to a missing DNA segment that affects melanocyte-specific gene expression.