The Pangenome Breakthrough: A Crystal Clear Image of Human Genomic Diversity
In a major advance, scientists have assembled genomic sequences of 47 people from diverse backgrounds to create a pangenome, which offers a more accurate representation…
In a major advance, scientists have assembled genomic sequences of 47 people from diverse backgrounds to create a pangenome, which offers a more accurate representation…
Scientists at the University of California, Santa Cruz, together with a consortium of researchers, have released a draft of the first human pangenome, which combines…
Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences discovered a female lineage connection between Native Americans and ancient populations in northern coastal China. The study found…
Researchers from Yale and the Broad Institute discovered that the loss of about 10,000 fragments of genetic information differentiates humans from our closest primate relatives….
MIT engineers’ new technique analyzes the 3D organization of the genome at a resolution 100 times higher than before. Researchers at MIT have created a…
A study by University College London researchers discovered that humans inherited genetic material from Neanderthals, affecting nose shape. The gene responsible for a taller nose…
Researchers from the Max Planck Institute have successfully isolated ancient human DNA from a Paleolithic deer tooth pendant, paving the way for directly identifying the…
During the 54th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, an abstract was presented by researchers from the University of Alberta proposing that rice modified genetically could grow…
Genomes From 240 Mammal Species Explain Human Disease Risks Why is it that certain mammals have an exceptional sense of smell, some hibernate, and yet…
Proteins integrated into the cell membrane play a crucial role in transporting nutrients to the intended destination within our cells. If this transportation system malfunctions…
An international team of scientists has identified a gene in the brain linked to anxiety symptoms, with modifications to this gene shown to reduce anxiety…
Studying yeast cells, researchers build a biosynthetic genetic ‘clock’ to extend lifespan. Researchers have created a synthetic genetic ‘clock’ that significantly extends cellular lifespan. By…
The research uses the genomes of 241 species and can be used to support animal and human health outcomes. Research led by a team of…
Researchers suggest that lager beer, which now makes up around 90% of beer consumption, originated from a hybrid yeast species in Munich in 1602. This…
Studies from the Zoonomia Project pinpoint key parts of the human genome that have remained unchanged after millions of years of evolution and may shed…
The international Zoonomia Project has analyzed the genomes of 240 mammalian species, revealing conserved regions that could be biologically essential and may influence diseases. It…
Researchers have discovered that some modern Alaska Natives still live almost exactly where their ancestors did 3,000 years ago, highlighting genetic continuity in Southeast Alaska…
Scientists at Cedars-Sinai have identified a genetic variant that is associated with perianal Crohn’s disease. Investigators at Cedars-Sinai have discovered a genetic variant that elevates…