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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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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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Tiny Worms Living In Chernobyl Can Offer DNA Repair Mechanism For Humans: Study
These worms, called nematodes, have simple genomes and a short lifespan, which enabled researchers to study their multiple generations.
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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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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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Global South's Biodiversity Gaps in Genomic Databases Pose Challenges for Conservation Efforts
The Global South is home to incredible biodiversity, yet its species are underrepresented in critical genomic databases used for conservation. Researchers, including Dr. Ethan Linck and Dr. Daniel Cadena, highlight the challenges faced by Southern researchers, including lack of funding and access to technology. They call for better collaborations a...
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Are We Creating 'Superhumans'? US Startup Offers IQ Screening For Embryos
A US startup, Heliospect Genomics, is offering wealthy couples the option to test embryos for IQ amid growing ethical debates over genetic modification.
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Can your Blood Type Affect Your Stroke Risk? Here's What You Need to Know
Recent research indicates that individuals with type A blood are more likely to suffer a stroke before the age of 60 compared to those with other blood types. A 2022 study involving nearly 17,000 stroke patients and 600,000 controls found a 16% increased risk for those with variations of the A blood group. The findings suggest that the mechanisms b...
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India's 1st Cancer Genome Atlas Launched Ahead Of Quad's 'Cancer Moonshot' Initiative
A high profile global initiative to tackle cancer called the 'Cancer MoonShot' will be announced on the sidelines of the Quad Summit.
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Ancient Viral Genomes in Glaciers Reveal Pathogens’ Climate Adaptation Over 41,000 Years
Researchers from The Ohio State University have uncovered how ancient viruses preserved in glacier ice have adapted to Earth's shifting climate over the past 41,000 years. By analysing viral genomes from the Guliya Glacier on the Tibetan Plateau, the study reveals significant variations in viral communities between cold and warm climatic periods. T...
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Woolly Mammoth DNA, Frozen 52,000 Years, Ago May Be Used To Revive Species
About 52,000 years ago, the skinned hide of a Siberian woolly mammoth was exposed to conditions so frigid that it spontaneously freeze-dried, locking its DNA fragments into place.
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Ancient DNA Still Present In Human Genome Linked To Major Psychiatric Disorders, Says Study
The study is based on the analysis of large studies involving tens of thousands of people, both with and without mental health conditions.
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World's Most Popular Coffee Originated In This Region 6,00,000 Years Ago - Study Reveals
Researchers sequenced the genome of coffee plants to trace the origins of Arabica beans, said to be the world's most popular coffee type.
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Chinese Scientist Who Gene-Edited Babies Is Back In Lab After Jail Time
Mr He has resumed research on human embryo genome editing, despite the controversy over the ethics of artificially rewriting genes.
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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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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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Tiny Worms Living In Chernobyl Can Offer DNA Repair Mechanism For Humans: Study
These worms, called nematodes, have simple genomes and a short lifespan, which enabled researchers to study their multiple generations.
-
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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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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Global South's Biodiversity Gaps in Genomic Databases Pose Challenges for Conservation Efforts
The Global South is home to incredible biodiversity, yet its species are underrepresented in critical genomic databases used for conservation. Researchers, including Dr. Ethan Linck and Dr. Daniel Cadena, highlight the challenges faced by Southern researchers, including lack of funding and access to technology. They call for better collaborations a...
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Are We Creating 'Superhumans'? US Startup Offers IQ Screening For Embryos
A US startup, Heliospect Genomics, is offering wealthy couples the option to test embryos for IQ amid growing ethical debates over genetic modification.
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Can your Blood Type Affect Your Stroke Risk? Here's What You Need to Know
Recent research indicates that individuals with type A blood are more likely to suffer a stroke before the age of 60 compared to those with other blood types. A 2022 study involving nearly 17,000 stroke patients and 600,000 controls found a 16% increased risk for those with variations of the A blood group. The findings suggest that the mechanisms b...
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India's 1st Cancer Genome Atlas Launched Ahead Of Quad's 'Cancer Moonshot' Initiative
A high profile global initiative to tackle cancer called the 'Cancer MoonShot' will be announced on the sidelines of the Quad Summit.
-
Ancient Viral Genomes in Glaciers Reveal Pathogens’ Climate Adaptation Over 41,000 Years
Researchers from The Ohio State University have uncovered how ancient viruses preserved in glacier ice have adapted to Earth's shifting climate over the past 41,000 years. By analysing viral genomes from the Guliya Glacier on the Tibetan Plateau, the study reveals significant variations in viral communities between cold and warm climatic periods. T...
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Woolly Mammoth DNA, Frozen 52,000 Years, Ago May Be Used To Revive Species
About 52,000 years ago, the skinned hide of a Siberian woolly mammoth was exposed to conditions so frigid that it spontaneously freeze-dried, locking its DNA fragments into place.
-
Ancient DNA Still Present In Human Genome Linked To Major Psychiatric Disorders, Says Study
The study is based on the analysis of large studies involving tens of thousands of people, both with and without mental health conditions.
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World's Most Popular Coffee Originated In This Region 6,00,000 Years Ago - Study Reveals
Researchers sequenced the genome of coffee plants to trace the origins of Arabica beans, said to be the world's most popular coffee type.
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Chinese Scientist Who Gene-Edited Babies Is Back In Lab After Jail Time
Mr He has resumed research on human embryo genome editing, despite the controversy over the ethics of artificially rewriting genes.
