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Reanalysis of Iceman’s Genome Shows Ötzi Possessed Dark Skin, Eyes, and Exhibited Male Pattern Baldness
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Largest-Ever Study of the Genetics of the Brain Identifies How the Brain Is Organized
Breakthrough Study: 4,000+ brain genetics variants identified via MRI scans, revealing genetic links to cortex structure and potential neuro conditions.
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Discovery of Genetic Mechanism Behind Virgin Birth in Fruit Flies
Scientists discover a genetic trigger for virgin birth in fruit flies, a mechanism that may be passed to future generations …
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Global Genomes: Scientists Rewrite the Story of Human Genetics
by Amir Husseinby Amir HusseinThe Human Pangenome Reference Consortium expands on the Human Genome Project, including data from 47 individuals, to better understand genetic …
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Researchers Uncover Epigenetic Mechanism Linked to Several Fatal Cancers
Researchers uncover a mechanism where the transcription factor SOX9, linked to several fatal cancers, unlocks and activates dormant genes.
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Key to Complex Life’s Origins Revealed: The Enigmatic Microorganisms Asgard archaea
International researchers find Asgard archaea microorganisms to be the origin of all complex life, revealing a crucial evolutionary transition.
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Awakening the Ancient: A 46,000-year-old Nematode Reanimated From Siberian Permafrost
by Amir Husseinby Amir Hussein46,000-year-old nematode reanimated from Siberian permafrost; shares survival genes with C. elegans. Cryptobiosis revealed.
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Interdisciplinary Team Finds Unexpected Connection Between Pure Mathematics and Genetics
Unlikely link discovered between number theory and genetics, offering new insights into neutral mutations and organism evolution.
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Progress in Cold Case: Raynaud’s Phenomenon Puzzle Unravelled with New Genetic Discoveries
Genetic causes of Raynaud’s phenomenon uncovered, revealing ADRA2A & IRX1 genes as keys to potential treatments.