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To study the history of migration and movement in the Ukrainian region, with a particular focus on Iron Age and Medieval migrant populations, the scientists generated…
The human genome consists of approximately 3 billion DNA base pairs. If these base pairs were letters grouped together on a single line, they would fill…
23andMe is currently in crisis. The once-promising genetic testing company has experienced a significant downfall, with a 98% loss in its $6 billion value, the departure…
After centuries, it has been discovered that long-standing beliefs about some of the inhabitants of Pompeii were not as accurate as previously thought.Recent DNA analysis of…
Plaster statues of those who died at Pompeii. DNA testing revealed that the adult on the right was a man unrelated to the young child in…
DNA methylation is one of several epigenetic mechanisms important for controlling gene expression in eukaryotes. Arabidopsis. Image credit: Carl Davies, CSIRO/CC BY 3.0. DNA methylation is…
Complete skeletal remains of “Wellman” Eiji Hojem, NTNU University Museum Researchers now believe they have identified the remains of a Norwegian story written more than 800…
The so-called i-motif is a knot-like DNA structure that forms in the nuclei of human cells and is thought to provide important genome control. Garvan Institute…
DNA methylation is a widely observed epigenetic modification in biological systems that serves diverse functions in transcriptional regulation, transposable element silencing, and innate immunity. A nucleosome…
Multiple studies have demonstrated that European colonization of the Americas caused the extinction of most mitochondrial lineages of North American dogs between 1492 and present, and…
39,000-year-old mammoth leg Love Darren/Stockholm University The woolly mammoth, which died 52,000 years ago, has been so well preserved that it’s now possible to sequence its…
Dingo (Dingo) are an iconic element of Australia’s biodiversity, but evidence-based management and conservation of dingoes depends on understanding their origins and population history. New ResearchIssued…
Dingoes are found across most of the Australian continent.Dominique Jeanmaire/Getty Images/iStockphoto Analysis of ancient dingo DNA suggests that Australia's native wild dogs arrived in two migration…
Back in the spring of 2003, the Human Genome Project completed the monumental task of sequencing the human genome. Even now, The Book of Life remains…
Bridge editing physically links two DNA strands Visual Science A powerful DNA-editing mechanism discovered in bacteria has the potential to enable much larger genome modifications than…
In the spring of 2003, the Human Genome Project completed the task of sequencing the human genome, marking a significant moment for science and life on…
Horses revolutionized human history by increasing mobility, but the timeline between their domestication and widespread integration as a form of transportation remains debated. Genetic evidence suggests…
WIs hats next for 23andMe? Most people know this biotech company as a genetic testing service. The story of a woman who sends a cheek swab…
Northern Europeans have a higher risk of multiple sclerosis due to ancient DNA, a study reveals. About 5,000 years ago, people flocked to this area.This discovery…
Recent research has revealed a link between Neanderthal genetics and the tendency of some modern humans to wake up early. The study traces back to the…
Researchers have developed a breakthrough method to protect polar bears by analyzing DNA from footprints in the snow. This non-invasive technique can also be applied to…
Have you ever wondered why your partner stays awake with a lark while you doze happily until noon? According to new research, it could be thanks…