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Scientists find 'crazy' new lifeform hiding inside human bodies

Researchers discovered a new lifeform named 'obelisks' in humans, which could play significant roles in biodiversity and health.

Oldest Human Genomes Reveal How a Small Group Burst Out of Africa

The LRJ culture reveals significant insights into early human migration patterns, showing distinct connections to Neanderthals and earlier waves of human populations.

Ancient DNA data hold insights into past organisms and ecosystems - handle them with more care

Ancient DNA research is revealing long-lost ecosystems and organisms, but challenges in data archiving and accuracy threaten to undermine its progress.

Here's how a wild hazelnut could help the Land Back movement in Canada

Beaked hazelnuts are a culturally significant food for Indigenous peoples, indicating extensive agricultural practices historically.
Research on hazelnut genetics supports Indigenous land management, strengthening arguments for land rights.
#human-evolution

How human brains got so big: our cells learned to handle the stress that comes with size

Understanding human neurons' energy demands may pave the way for treatments of neurological disorders.

Oldest human DNA from South Africa decoded DW 09/22/2024

Ancient human genomes from South Africa reveal a history of genetic stability over 10,000 years, contrasting with findings from Europe.

How human brains got so big: our cells learned to handle the stress that comes with size

Understanding human neurons' energy demands may pave the way for treatments of neurological disorders.

Oldest human DNA from South Africa decoded DW 09/22/2024

Ancient human genomes from South Africa reveal a history of genetic stability over 10,000 years, contrasting with findings from Europe.
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Our America: Indigenous Futures | Full episode

The collaboration focuses on the significance of Indigenous land, food, and technology in shaping future benefits for all communities.

Mapping bird migration with feathers for conservation | Cornell Chronicle

Urgent conservation efforts are needed for declining songbird species, particularly migratory ones.

DNA-testing site 23andMe fights for survival

23andMe's drastic decline highlights the importance of a sustainable business model in tech industries.
The company is under scrutiny for its handling of sensitive genetic data amidst financial struggles.

The world's oldest tree? Genetic analysis traces evolution of iconic Pando forest

Pando, a quaking aspen tree in Utah, is between 16,000 and 80,000 years old, confirming it as one of the oldest organisms on Earth.
#agriculture

Bananas May Go Extinct From Deadly Disease, Scientists Warn

Recent research offers hope in controlling fusarium wilt, a disease threatening global banana supply, particularly the Cavendish variety.

The Quest to Save Koshihikari Rice From the Effects of Climate Change

Scientists aim to save Koshihikari rice, Japan's most popular variety, from climate change effects by introducing heat-resistant traits through crossbreeding.

Bananas May Go Extinct From Deadly Disease, Scientists Warn

Recent research offers hope in controlling fusarium wilt, a disease threatening global banana supply, particularly the Cavendish variety.

The Quest to Save Koshihikari Rice From the Effects of Climate Change

Scientists aim to save Koshihikari rice, Japan's most popular variety, from climate change effects by introducing heat-resistant traits through crossbreeding.
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French biotech Generare speeds up hunt for new drugs by cloning natural molecules | TechCrunch

Generare raised €5 million to enhance its scalable methods for discovering natural compounds for drug development.

Exploring the Elusive Genetic Causes of Rare Autoimmune Disease - News Center

The study reveals new genetic insights into APECED, identifying non-coding mutations that impair the AIRE gene's function in patients lacking typical variants.
#genomics

Rare developmental disorder caused by variants in a small RNA gene

New studies and projects in genetics are continuously emerging, contributing to our understanding of genomics and personalized medicine.

Meerkats Keep Dropping Dead From Heart Failure

Meerkats with heart disease provide genetic insights for human health research.

Rare developmental disorder caused by variants in a small RNA gene

New studies and projects in genetics are continuously emerging, contributing to our understanding of genomics and personalized medicine.

Meerkats Keep Dropping Dead From Heart Failure

Meerkats with heart disease provide genetic insights for human health research.
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Genetic links found to the world's biggest killer of new mothers

Five genes linked to postpartum haemorrhage uncovered, shedding light on the mechanisms behind dangerous bleeding after childbirth.

How AI could improve robotics, the cockroach's origins, and promethium spills its secrets

AI language models are being integrated with robotics to enhance common sense knowledge and task capabilities.

Software tools identify forgotten genes

Scientists tend to focus on popular genes, neglecting many others in genetic studies. Tools like FMUG and Unknome aim to highlight understudied human genes for research.

Marlena Fejzo

Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) affects 2% of pregnancies causing severe symptoms; genetic research found GDF15 hormone levels variation as a potential cause, leading to treatment hopes.

Chinese scientist jailed for genetically editing humans is back in lab

He Jiankui is back in genetic research after serving a jail term for creating the first genome-edited babies.
He claims to focus on genetic treatments for diseases and insists on compliance with Chinese laws for research on discarded human embryos.
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