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The latest research on the Neolithic Tyrolean Iceman, Ötzi, reveals surprising information about his appearance and ancestry. Contrary to previous beliefs, Ötzi had dark skin,…
The largest-ever study of the genetics of the brain which analyzed around 36,000 brain scans, has pinpointed over 4,000 genetic factors associated with brain structure….
New research paves the way for new strategies to address long-term COVID-19 complications. Researchers from the University of Malta have identified a possible cause for…
A large-scale international collaborative study has identified new genes associated with breast cancer. A groundbreaking international study led by Professor Jacques Simard from Université Laval…
Scientists used advanced sequencing technology to analyze Ötzi’s genome to obtain a more accurate picture of the Iceman’s appearance and genetic origins. Ötzi’s genome was…
New genetic research provides new insights into the European Stone Age, revealing how different groups intermingled based on geography and how agriculture influenced genetic flow….
For the first time, scientists have identified a genetic cause of virgin birth, and once activated, this ability is inherited by subsequent generations of females….
University of Washington School of Medicine researchers played key roles in several aspects of a new genomic reference collection representing greater human population diversity. UW…
In the early stages, every stem cell is presented with a decisive selection. For example, during the development of skin, the embryonic epidermis starts off…
An international group of scientists has been studying a group of microorganisms called Asgard archaea for several years. Their research indicates that these distinct organisms…
Genome analysis shows new nematode species shares molecular toolkit for survival with C. elegans. A study reveals a nematode reanimated from Siberian permafrost had remained…
An interdisciplinary team of mathematicians, engineers, physicists, and medical scientists has discovered a surprising connection between pure mathematics and genetics. This connection sheds light on…
Who lived at Machu Picchu at its height? New research, recently published in the journal Science Advances, leverages ancient DNA to unveil the origins of…
Linguistics and genetics combine to propose a new hybrid theory regarding the origin of the Indo-European languages. For over two centuries, the question of where…
An international research team shows that a newly discovered nematode species from the Pleistocene share a molecular toolkit for survival with the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans….
The use of artificial intelligence on medical imaging datasets has, for the first time, unveiled the genetics of the skeletal form. By leveraging artificial intelligence…