Genetically Linked

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  Ancient DNA Shows Genetic Link Between Egypt And Mesopotamia

  Ancient DNA has revealed a genetic link between the cultures of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, according to research published Wednesday in the journal Nature. This finding is significant as it gives evidence of an insight hinted in earlier works.

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  No Link Between Covid Vaccine And Sudden Deaths, Health Ministry Clarifies

  Studies by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) have established that there is no direct link between COVID-19 vaccination and the reports of sudden deaths in the country.

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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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  6,000-Year-Old Skeletons Have Distinctive DNA With No Link To Modern Humans

  The ancient human skeletons date from 500 to 6,000 years ago.

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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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  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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  These Light Exercises Before Bed Can Help Boost Your Metabolism

  Here we share a list of exercises you can perform before bed for better metabolism.

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  Best Midnight Snacks If You Want To Maintain A Good Metabolism

  Below we share snacks you can snack on during midnight if you want to maintain a good metabolism.

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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 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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  Best & Worst Things You Can Do For Your Metabolism

  Drinking enough water is essential, as even mild dehydration can slow down metabolism. Below we discuss the best and worst things for your metabolism.

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  Neanderthal Blood Protein Incompatibilities May Have Contributed to Extinction

  Research indicates that genetic differences in Neanderthal blood proteins may have played a role in their extinction. Scientists discovered that Neanderthals had a rare RhD blood type, which was incompatible with the blood types of Denisovans and Homo sapiens. This incompatibility could have led to hemolytic disease in mixed-species offspring, resu...

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  Human Outer Ears May Have Evolved from Ancient Fish Gills, Study Finds

  Human outer ears may have evolved from the cartilage in ancient fish gills, according to recent research. Gene-editing experiments demonstrated a genetic link between fish gills and mammalian ears, with findings suggesting this transformation dates back millions of years. Researchers tested genetic enhancers in zebrafish, mice, and lizards, uncover...

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  Marsupial Mole’s Evolutionary Mystery Solved: Genetic Study Links to Bilbies and Bandicoots

  A genetic study has revealed that the marsupial mole, an elusive Australian species, is a true marsupial, more closely related to bilbies and bandicoots than to other moles. This discovery, based on a specimen from the South Australian Museum, challenges previous assumptions about its evolutionary origins. Marsupial moles, known for their backward-...