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This Turkish City Was Ruled By Women In Matriarchal Society 9,000 Years Ago, Study Finds
The female-centred approach in Catalhoyuk is in sharp contrast to patterns observed in later European cities.
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8 Mental Health Disorders May Stem From The Same Genetic Root, Study Reveals
A US study finds eight psychiatric disorders share genetic roots, offering hope for unified treatment approaches.
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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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Want To Live A Century? These Simple Daily Habits Might Be The Key
Lifestyle choices, social connections, and genetic factors influence longevity, with physical activity, stress management, and social engagement playing crucial roles.
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Can Caffeine In Your Blood Help Fight Fat And Diabetes? New Study Says Yes
Researchers suggest that calorie-free caffeinated drinks could be explored as a means to help manage body fat.
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Strange New Worm Found Off Spain’s Coast Can Shrinks to One-Fifth Its Size
Scientists have discovered Pararosa vigarae, a new genus and species of ribbon worm, off the Northwest coast of Spain. Nicknamed the accordion worm for its ability to shrink to one-fifth its normal size, it was found 30 meters deep in RÃa de Arosa. Traditional taxonomy methods failed to classify the species due to limited external features, so res...
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Covid-19 Likely Originated From Wildlife Trade, Not Lab Leak, Researchers Claim
A new genetic study suggests Covid-19 likely originated from the wildlife trade, specifically in Wuhan's markets, rather than a lab leak.
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Genomic Analysis Of 10,000 Indians Likely To Kickstart Precision Medicine
The GenomeIndia Project -- India's reference dataset for genetics and genomics -- could help improve how disease is diagnosed, predict one's response to a drug and kick-start precision medicine efforts in India, according to a research article.
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Iguanas Travelled 5,000 Miles to Fiji on Rafts 34 Million Years Ago
Iguanas undertook a remarkable 5,000-mile journey from North America to Fiji around 34 million years ago. According to a new genetic study, these reptiles floated on rafts of vegetation, possibly due to extreme weather events. The research, published in PNAS, found that Fiji’s iguanas are closely related to North American species, contradicting e...
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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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Neanderthal Genetic Bottleneck 110,000 Years Ago May Explain Their Decline
A study suggests that Neanderthals experienced a population bottleneck 110,000 years ago, drastically reducing their genetic diversity. CT scans of their inner ear bones revealed a sharp decline in variation, indicating a drop in population size. This event may have made Neanderthals more vulnerable to environmental and competitive pressures, contr...
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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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AI-Powered Evo-2 Model Generates DNA, Advances Genome Research
Evo-2, an AI model developed by the Arc Institute, Stanford University, and NVIDIA, has been trained on 128,000 genomes, enabling it to generate DNA sequences and predict mutations. It analyses both coding and non-coding DNA, helping researchers understand gene functions and diseases. The model has already demonstrated capabilities in designing CRI...
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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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Bacteria-Based Cellulose Bandage Speeds Up Plant Healing and Growth
A bacteria-based cellulose bandage has been found to enhance plant healing and regeneration. Studies show that wounds treated with these patches heal faster, with over 80 percent recovery in a week compared to less than 20 percent in untreated plants. The cellulose also speeds up root and leaf development in plant cuttings. Researchers attribute th...
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This Turkish City Was Ruled By Women In Matriarchal Society 9,000 Years Ago, Study Finds
The female-centred approach in Catalhoyuk is in sharp contrast to patterns observed in later European cities.
-
8 Mental Health Disorders May Stem From The Same Genetic Root, Study Reveals
A US study finds eight psychiatric disorders share genetic roots, offering hope for unified treatment approaches.
-
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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Want To Live A Century? These Simple Daily Habits Might Be The Key
Lifestyle choices, social connections, and genetic factors influence longevity, with physical activity, stress management, and social engagement playing crucial roles.
-
Can Caffeine In Your Blood Help Fight Fat And Diabetes? New Study Says Yes
Researchers suggest that calorie-free caffeinated drinks could be explored as a means to help manage body fat.
-
Strange New Worm Found Off Spain’s Coast Can Shrinks to One-Fifth Its Size
Scientists have discovered Pararosa vigarae, a new genus and species of ribbon worm, off the Northwest coast of Spain. Nicknamed the accordion worm for its ability to shrink to one-fifth its normal size, it was found 30 meters deep in RÃa de Arosa. Traditional taxonomy methods failed to classify the species due to limited external features, so res...
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Covid-19 Likely Originated From Wildlife Trade, Not Lab Leak, Researchers Claim
A new genetic study suggests Covid-19 likely originated from the wildlife trade, specifically in Wuhan's markets, rather than a lab leak.
-
Genomic Analysis Of 10,000 Indians Likely To Kickstart Precision Medicine
The GenomeIndia Project -- India's reference dataset for genetics and genomics -- could help improve how disease is diagnosed, predict one's response to a drug and kick-start precision medicine efforts in India, according to a research article.
-
Iguanas Travelled 5,000 Miles to Fiji on Rafts 34 Million Years Ago
Iguanas undertook a remarkable 5,000-mile journey from North America to Fiji around 34 million years ago. According to a new genetic study, these reptiles floated on rafts of vegetation, possibly due to extreme weather events. The research, published in PNAS, found that Fiji’s iguanas are closely related to North American species, contradicting e...
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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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Neanderthal Genetic Bottleneck 110,000 Years Ago May Explain Their Decline
A study suggests that Neanderthals experienced a population bottleneck 110,000 years ago, drastically reducing their genetic diversity. CT scans of their inner ear bones revealed a sharp decline in variation, indicating a drop in population size. This event may have made Neanderthals more vulnerable to environmental and competitive pressures, contr...
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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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AI-Powered Evo-2 Model Generates DNA, Advances Genome Research
Evo-2, an AI model developed by the Arc Institute, Stanford University, and NVIDIA, has been trained on 128,000 genomes, enabling it to generate DNA sequences and predict mutations. It analyses both coding and non-coding DNA, helping researchers understand gene functions and diseases. The model has already demonstrated capabilities in designing CRI...
-
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 ...
-
Bacteria-Based Cellulose Bandage Speeds Up Plant Healing and Growth
A bacteria-based cellulose bandage has been found to enhance plant healing and regeneration. Studies show that wounds treated with these patches heal faster, with over 80 percent recovery in a week compared to less than 20 percent in untreated plants. The cellulose also speeds up root and leaf development in plant cuttings. Researchers attribute th...
