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Study Reveals Mystery Behind The Ancient "Hanging Coffin"
This research has proven to be an important step in understanding the genes and cultural history of the Bo people and their unique death traditions.
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Adolf Hitler Likely Had A Micropenis And One Testicle, DNA Study Confirms
Adolf Hitler most likely suffered from the genetic condition Kallmann Syndrome, according to researchers and documentary makers. The DNA testing of the Nazi dictator's blood also rejects the theory that Hitler had Jewish ancestry.
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7,100-Year-Old Skeleton Reveals Unknown Human Lineage in China
A groundbreaking study of a 7,100-year-old skeleton found in Yunnan, China, has revealed a "ghost" human lineage previously known only through genetic inference. The woman, named Xingyi_EN, belonged to a deeply divergent group called the Basal Asian Xingyi lineage, which may have contributed to modern Tibetan ancestry. This discovery, along with ev...
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7000 Years Old Genome Analysis Unveiled Lush Green Habitat of Sahara Desert
The analysis of the Old DNA dated 7000 years back found in the Sahara is evidence of the existence of a lush green habitat of savannah in the Sahara desert, signaling the African humid period, where North Africans used to practice pastoralism, giving clear proof of ancestry with these individuals.
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Ancient DNA Sheds Light on the Diverse Genetic Origins of the European Huns
A new study has analysed ancient DNA from 370 individuals buried between the fourth and sixth centuries, revealing that the European Huns were genetically diverse. While some showed direct ties to Xiongnu elites from Mongolia, most carried mixed Northeast Asian ancestry. Researchers found no evidence of a single large-scale migration but instead ob...
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Gravitational Waves Reveal Black Hole Ancestry Through Spin Analysis
A study published in Physical Review Letters explores how gravitational waves reveal the ancestry of black holes. By examining 69 black hole mergers, researchers found that spin shifts indicate repeated collisions in dense star clusters. This insight supports models suggesting black holes grow through sequential mergers. Observatories like LIGO and...
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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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TikToker Takes Ancestry DNA Test. It Solves 27-Year-Old Murder Mystery
A 23-year-old girl has claimed that her decision to take an ancestry DNA test may have helped police solve the 27-year-old Baby Garnet case, sending her grandmother to jail.
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Canada Minister Resigns Over False Indigenous Ancestry Claim
A Canadian minister accused of faking Indigenous roots resigned Wednesday in a huge embarrassment for an already weakened government seeking reconciliation with native peoples.
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Pompeii DNA Study Reveals Surprising Ancestry and Uncovers New Insights on Family and Gender Assumptions
Recent DNA findings from Pompeii reveal complex ancestry and social diversity, challenging earlier assumptions about family structures and cultural roles in the ancient city. Analysing skeletal remains has shown that some groups presumed to be family members were not biologically related, while traditional gender roles were also re-evaluated. This ...
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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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Noel Tata Takes Over From Ratan Tata. Know The Tata Family Ancestry And History
Founded in 1868, Tatas have become one of largest and most diverse global conglomerates. It is a name heard in almost every home in India and tens of millions overseas.
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Online Hate Against South Asian Americans Rises Steadily: Report
Online hate against Americans of South Asian ancestry has risen steadily in 2023 and 2024 with the rise of politicians from that community to prominence, according to a report released on Wednesday by nonprofit group Stop AAPI Hate.
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Taylor Swift Is Related To 19th Century Poet Emily Dickinson, Reveals Report
Taylor Swift and Emily Dickinson are "sixth cousins, three times removed".
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For Vijayadashami, Rhea Chakraborty Wore Her Grandmother's 100-Year-Old Saree
"Something so special about wearing my ancestry," Rhea wrote
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Study Reveals Mystery Behind The Ancient "Hanging Coffin"
This research has proven to be an important step in understanding the genes and cultural history of the Bo people and their unique death traditions.
-
Adolf Hitler Likely Had A Micropenis And One Testicle, DNA Study Confirms
Adolf Hitler most likely suffered from the genetic condition Kallmann Syndrome, according to researchers and documentary makers. The DNA testing of the Nazi dictator's blood also rejects the theory that Hitler had Jewish ancestry.
-
7,100-Year-Old Skeleton Reveals Unknown Human Lineage in China
A groundbreaking study of a 7,100-year-old skeleton found in Yunnan, China, has revealed a "ghost" human lineage previously known only through genetic inference. The woman, named Xingyi_EN, belonged to a deeply divergent group called the Basal Asian Xingyi lineage, which may have contributed to modern Tibetan ancestry. This discovery, along with ev...
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7000 Years Old Genome Analysis Unveiled Lush Green Habitat of Sahara Desert
The analysis of the Old DNA dated 7000 years back found in the Sahara is evidence of the existence of a lush green habitat of savannah in the Sahara desert, signaling the African humid period, where North Africans used to practice pastoralism, giving clear proof of ancestry with these individuals.
-
Ancient DNA Sheds Light on the Diverse Genetic Origins of the European Huns
A new study has analysed ancient DNA from 370 individuals buried between the fourth and sixth centuries, revealing that the European Huns were genetically diverse. While some showed direct ties to Xiongnu elites from Mongolia, most carried mixed Northeast Asian ancestry. Researchers found no evidence of a single large-scale migration but instead ob...
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Gravitational Waves Reveal Black Hole Ancestry Through Spin Analysis
A study published in Physical Review Letters explores how gravitational waves reveal the ancestry of black holes. By examining 69 black hole mergers, researchers found that spin shifts indicate repeated collisions in dense star clusters. This insight supports models suggesting black holes grow through sequential mergers. Observatories like LIGO and...
-
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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TikToker Takes Ancestry DNA Test. It Solves 27-Year-Old Murder Mystery
A 23-year-old girl has claimed that her decision to take an ancestry DNA test may have helped police solve the 27-year-old Baby Garnet case, sending her grandmother to jail.
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Canada Minister Resigns Over False Indigenous Ancestry Claim
A Canadian minister accused of faking Indigenous roots resigned Wednesday in a huge embarrassment for an already weakened government seeking reconciliation with native peoples.
-
Pompeii DNA Study Reveals Surprising Ancestry and Uncovers New Insights on Family and Gender Assumptions
Recent DNA findings from Pompeii reveal complex ancestry and social diversity, challenging earlier assumptions about family structures and cultural roles in the ancient city. Analysing skeletal remains has shown that some groups presumed to be family members were not biologically related, while traditional gender roles were also re-evaluated. This ...
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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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Noel Tata Takes Over From Ratan Tata. Know The Tata Family Ancestry And History
Founded in 1868, Tatas have become one of largest and most diverse global conglomerates. It is a name heard in almost every home in India and tens of millions overseas.
-
Online Hate Against South Asian Americans Rises Steadily: Report
Online hate against Americans of South Asian ancestry has risen steadily in 2023 and 2024 with the rise of politicians from that community to prominence, according to a report released on Wednesday by nonprofit group Stop AAPI Hate.
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Taylor Swift Is Related To 19th Century Poet Emily Dickinson, Reveals Report
Taylor Swift and Emily Dickinson are "sixth cousins, three times removed".
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For Vijayadashami, Rhea Chakraborty Wore Her Grandmother's 100-Year-Old Saree
"Something so special about wearing my ancestry," Rhea wrote
