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Genetic Study Reveals Maya Civilization’s Collapse Was a Reorganization
A groundbreaking genetic study published in Current Biology reveals that the Maya civilization didn’t mysteriously vanish around 1,200 years ago, as once thought. By analyzing ancient genomes from Copán in western Honduras, researchers discovered strong genetic continuity from the Late Archaic era to modern Maya groups. This evidence challenges ...
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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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DNA Sequencing May Become Prime Target For Hackers, Warns Study
Hackers could exploit genomic data vulnerabilities using next-generation DNA sequencing (NGS) technology, warns a study on Thursday urging the need to secure it.
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Tunisia Could Have Been the Birthplace of Today’s Domestic Cats, Reveals New Origin Study
The studies surrounding the origin of humans’ most friendly creature, cats, mark back to North Africa. Post-domestication, the cats probably moved to Europe, a new study reveals. The creatures also possess a history of religious and traditional beliefs among Egyptians and Greeks.
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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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1 Trillion Species, 3 Billion Years: AI Helped Trace Bacteria Evolution On Earth
Bacteria consist of a single cell. They do not have bones and are not like big animals that leave clear signs in the geological record, which thankful palaeontologists can study many millions of years later.
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Ancient Europeans Retained Dark Skin, Hair and Eyes Until the Iron Age, Claims New Study
A genetic study analysing 348 ancient DNA samples reveals that most prehistoric Europeans had dark skin, hair, and eyes well into the Iron Age. Although genes for lighter pigmentation appeared around 14,000 years ago, they remained rare until about 3,000 years ago. Lighter skin may have been advantageous for vitamin D production, while lighter eyes...
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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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Genetic Mutations May Directly Influence Epigenetic Clocks and Aging
A study published in Nature Aging suggests a direct link between genetic mutations and epigenetic clocks, reshaping current theories on biological aging. Researchers found that DNA mutations influence methylation patterns, potentially driving the aging process. This challenges the idea that epigenetic changes are merely reflections of aging rather ...
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Study Reveals Surprising Factor Behind Gout - It's Not What You Think
A groundbreaking study reveals that genetics play a much larger role in causing gout than lifestyle factors.
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Skull Found in Turkey Identified as 11-Year-Old Boy, Not Cleopatra's Sister Arsinoë IV
The skull discovered in 1929 at the Octagon building in Ephesus has been identified as that of an 11-year-old boy, debunking theories linking it to Cleopatra’s half-sister, Arsinoë IV. Published in Scientific Reports, the findings used DNA analysis and CT scans to confirm the boy’s age and gender, ruling out Arsinoë as a candidate. Anomalies ...
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Ancient Migration Shaped Yemen's Unique Genetic Makeup, Finds New Study
A detailed genetic analysis of Yemen has uncovered the region's complex migration history. By studying 46 Yemeni genomes, the research reveals significant genetic influences from East Africa, the Levant, and Arabia. Maternal DNA shows a marked African presence, with one-third of individuals carrying African-specific mitochondrial haplogroups, parti...
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New DNA Analysis Sheds Light on Post-Roman Migration and Anglo-Saxon Influence in Britain
A groundbreaking DNA technique, known as Twigstats, is helping to unlock new insights into Britain's history. Researchers are studying human remains to understand the migration and interactions of populations after the Romans left. This innovative method is already shedding light on significant periods such as the Anglo-Saxon invasion and Viking ex...
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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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Tiny Worms Living In Chernobyl Can Offer DNA Repair Mechanism For Humans: Study
These worms, called nematodes, have simple genomes and a short lifespan, which enabled researchers to study their multiple generations.
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Genetic Study Reveals Maya Civilization’s Collapse Was a Reorganization
A groundbreaking genetic study published in Current Biology reveals that the Maya civilization didn’t mysteriously vanish around 1,200 years ago, as once thought. By analyzing ancient genomes from Copán in western Honduras, researchers discovered strong genetic continuity from the Late Archaic era to modern Maya groups. This evidence challenges ...
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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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DNA Sequencing May Become Prime Target For Hackers, Warns Study
Hackers could exploit genomic data vulnerabilities using next-generation DNA sequencing (NGS) technology, warns a study on Thursday urging the need to secure it.
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Tunisia Could Have Been the Birthplace of Today’s Domestic Cats, Reveals New Origin Study
The studies surrounding the origin of humans’ most friendly creature, cats, mark back to North Africa. Post-domestication, the cats probably moved to Europe, a new study reveals. The creatures also possess a history of religious and traditional beliefs among Egyptians and Greeks.
-
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.
-
1 Trillion Species, 3 Billion Years: AI Helped Trace Bacteria Evolution On Earth
Bacteria consist of a single cell. They do not have bones and are not like big animals that leave clear signs in the geological record, which thankful palaeontologists can study many millions of years later.
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Ancient Europeans Retained Dark Skin, Hair and Eyes Until the Iron Age, Claims New Study
A genetic study analysing 348 ancient DNA samples reveals that most prehistoric Europeans had dark skin, hair, and eyes well into the Iron Age. Although genes for lighter pigmentation appeared around 14,000 years ago, they remained rare until about 3,000 years ago. Lighter skin may have been advantageous for vitamin D production, while lighter eyes...
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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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Genetic Mutations May Directly Influence Epigenetic Clocks and Aging
A study published in Nature Aging suggests a direct link between genetic mutations and epigenetic clocks, reshaping current theories on biological aging. Researchers found that DNA mutations influence methylation patterns, potentially driving the aging process. This challenges the idea that epigenetic changes are merely reflections of aging rather ...
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Study Reveals Surprising Factor Behind Gout - It's Not What You Think
A groundbreaking study reveals that genetics play a much larger role in causing gout than lifestyle factors.
-
Skull Found in Turkey Identified as 11-Year-Old Boy, Not Cleopatra's Sister Arsinoë IV
The skull discovered in 1929 at the Octagon building in Ephesus has been identified as that of an 11-year-old boy, debunking theories linking it to Cleopatra’s half-sister, Arsinoë IV. Published in Scientific Reports, the findings used DNA analysis and CT scans to confirm the boy’s age and gender, ruling out Arsinoë as a candidate. Anomalies ...
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Ancient Migration Shaped Yemen's Unique Genetic Makeup, Finds New Study
A detailed genetic analysis of Yemen has uncovered the region's complex migration history. By studying 46 Yemeni genomes, the research reveals significant genetic influences from East Africa, the Levant, and Arabia. Maternal DNA shows a marked African presence, with one-third of individuals carrying African-specific mitochondrial haplogroups, parti...
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New DNA Analysis Sheds Light on Post-Roman Migration and Anglo-Saxon Influence in Britain
A groundbreaking DNA technique, known as Twigstats, is helping to unlock new insights into Britain's history. Researchers are studying human remains to understand the migration and interactions of populations after the Romans left. This innovative method is already shedding light on significant periods such as the Anglo-Saxon invasion and Viking ex...
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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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Tiny Worms Living In Chernobyl Can Offer DNA Repair Mechanism For Humans: Study
These worms, called nematodes, have simple genomes and a short lifespan, which enabled researchers to study their multiple generations.
