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#cat-genetics
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 hours ago
Pets

Mystery of Orange Cats Finally SolvedThey're Mutants

Cats have reached a perfect genetic form, with unique genetic studies revealing the basis of their orange fur.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
OMG science

Cat owners asked to share pets' quirks for genetic study

Darwin's Cats aims to create the world's largest diverse feline genetic database to study health and behavior across various cat types.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 hours ago
Pets

Mystery of Orange Cats Finally SolvedThey're Mutants

Cats have reached a perfect genetic form, with unique genetic studies revealing the basis of their orange fur.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
OMG science

Cat owners asked to share pets' quirks for genetic study

Darwin's Cats aims to create the world's largest diverse feline genetic database to study health and behavior across various cat types.
more#cat-genetics
Science
fromNature
1 week ago

Daily briefing: AI companions - friend or frenemy?

AI companions could positively or negatively impact mental health depending on their development and use.
Ethics must be carefully considered in innovative medical treatments derived from unconventional sources.
Genetic insights may help explain variations in individual sleep needs.
Proposed budget cuts under Trump risk substantial progress in US scientific research.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 weeks ago
San Francisco

Remembering John Beaulaurier, father, husband, scientist, community advocate

John Beaulaurier was a passionate scientist and family man whose work in genetic sequencing greatly impacted the field.
#cancer-stem-cells
fromNews Center
1 month ago
OMG science

Understanding How Cancer Cells Adapt to Evade Treatment - News Center

Ovarian cancer stem cells have unique genetic structures that enable them to resist chemotherapy.
fromwww.nature.com
4 weeks ago
Cancer

Mitochondrial metabolism sustains DNMT3A-R882-mutant clonal haematopoiesis

Somatic DNMT3A R882 mutations are key drivers of clonal hematopoiesis associated with hematologic disorders.
fromNews Center
1 month ago
OMG science

Understanding How Cancer Cells Adapt to Evade Treatment - News Center

Ovarian cancer stem cells have unique genetic structures that enable them to resist chemotherapy.
fromwww.nature.com
4 weeks ago
Cancer

Mitochondrial metabolism sustains DNMT3A-R882-mutant clonal haematopoiesis

Somatic DNMT3A R882 mutations are key drivers of clonal hematopoiesis associated with hematologic disorders.
more#cancer-stem-cells
#human-evolution
OMG science
fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago

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.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Newly found mummies reveal human ancestor that broke off from humanity

Discovery of unique DNA in mummies from Libya may shift understanding of human migration and evolution.
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Scientists reveal face of 'completely unknown' human ancestor

Scientists have reconstructed the face of Denisovans using the Harbin skull, shedding light on our evolutionary history and their connection to modern humans.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Scientists discover a 'hidden chapter' in human evolution

Modern human evolution is more intricate than previously understood, involving at least two ancestral populations influencing genetic makeup.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
OMG science

Hubris by Johannes Krause and Thomas Trappe review learning from the Neanderthals

Scientists are studying Neanderthal brain cells to explore genetic differences that may explain the extinction of Neanderthals and the success of modern humans.
OMG science
fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago

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.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Newly found mummies reveal human ancestor that broke off from humanity

Discovery of unique DNA in mummies from Libya may shift understanding of human migration and evolution.
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Scientists reveal face of 'completely unknown' human ancestor

Scientists have reconstructed the face of Denisovans using the Harbin skull, shedding light on our evolutionary history and their connection to modern humans.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Scientists discover a 'hidden chapter' in human evolution

Modern human evolution is more intricate than previously understood, involving at least two ancestral populations influencing genetic makeup.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
OMG science

Hubris by Johannes Krause and Thomas Trappe review learning from the Neanderthals

Scientists are studying Neanderthal brain cells to explore genetic differences that may explain the extinction of Neanderthals and the success of modern humans.
more#human-evolution
History
fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

Genetic Study Confirms the Origins of Saint Ladislaus and Hungarian Dynasty - Medievalists.net

Saint Ladislaus I solidified Hungary's power and Christianity; recent studies validate his relic's authenticity and reveal Eastern genetic origins.
#climate-change
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Two mummies reveal a human lineage lived in isolation in the Green Sahara 7,000 years ago

The Sahara was once a green landscape that supported diverse human life, as confirmed by genetic data from ancient remains.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Digital life

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.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Two mummies reveal a human lineage lived in isolation in the Green Sahara 7,000 years ago

The Sahara was once a green landscape that supported diverse human life, as confirmed by genetic data from ancient remains.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Digital life

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.
more#climate-change
#alzheimers-disease
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Rogue Scientist Who Gene-Hacked Human Babies Gear Up for More Human Experiments

He Jiankui plans to conduct human gene-editing trials to prevent Alzheimer's disease, despite past controversies.
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

His genes forecast Alzheimer's. His brain had other plans.

Doug Whitney, despite having a gene mutation linked to early-onset Alzheimer's, has shown no symptoms at 75 years old.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Rogue Scientist Who Gene-Hacked Human Babies Gear Up for More Human Experiments

He Jiankui plans to conduct human gene-editing trials to prevent Alzheimer's disease, despite past controversies.
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

His genes forecast Alzheimer's. His brain had other plans.

Doug Whitney, despite having a gene mutation linked to early-onset Alzheimer's, has shown no symptoms at 75 years old.
more#alzheimers-disease
Parenting
fromNature
1 month ago

Can trauma from violence be genetically inherited? Scientists debate Syria refugee study

Intergenerational trauma from conflict in Syria may leave epigenetic marks on future generations' genes, suggesting a biological legacy of trauma.
#evolution
OMG science
fromNature
6 months ago

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
OMG science

Iguanas probably floated to Fiji millions of years ago on record-breaking raft journey, scientists say

Iguanas likely reached Fiji by floating on vegetation over a 5,000-mile ocean journey from North America.
OMG science
fromNature
6 months ago

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
OMG science

Iguanas probably floated to Fiji millions of years ago on record-breaking raft journey, scientists say

Iguanas likely reached Fiji by floating on vegetation over a 5,000-mile ocean journey from North America.
more#evolution
fromwww.nature.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Author Correction: Evolution of immune genes is associated with the Black Death

Corrected allele frequency estimations improve the understanding of immune gene evolution linked to the Black Death.
#ancient-dna
fromTheregister
4 months ago
OMG science

Software sheds light on mysteries of the first millennium

A new software, Twigstats, enables more detailed analyses of ancient DNA, shedding light on human population movements in historical Europe.
fromNature
5 months ago
OMG science

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.
fromMedievalists.net
4 months ago
History

The Genetic History of Rome, with Hannah Moots - Medievalists.net

Ancient DNA research unveils crucial insights into human history and population dynamics.
fromTheregister
4 months ago
OMG science

Software sheds light on mysteries of the first millennium

A new software, Twigstats, enables more detailed analyses of ancient DNA, shedding light on human population movements in historical Europe.
fromNature
5 months ago
OMG science

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.
fromMedievalists.net
4 months ago
History

The Genetic History of Rome, with Hannah Moots - Medievalists.net

Ancient DNA research unveils crucial insights into human history and population dynamics.
more#ancient-dna
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Drug Company to Share Revenues With Indigenous People Who Donated Their Genes

Variant Bio addresses historical exploitation in Indigenous genetics by offering revenue sharing and affordable access to medicines developed from community genetic data.
OMG science
fromMail Online
4 months ago

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.
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago
Science

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.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago

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.
fromTechCrunch
7 months ago
OMG science

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.
OMG science
fromNews Center
7 months ago

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.
fromNature
11 months ago
Artificial intelligence

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.
fromThe Atlantic
11 months ago
OMG science

Meerkats Keep Dropping Dead From Heart Failure

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