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fromNature
2 days ago

Genes don't explain what made humans different

Many supposed human-specific genetic variants are less unique than believed, weakening their explanatory power for behavioral differences between Homo sapiens and Neanderthals/Denisovans.
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

You Could Have A Genetically High Tolerance To Spicy Food - Tasting Table

While some can inhale foods as hot as ghost peppers, others can barely tolerate a small amount of red peppers sprinkled atop a slice of pizza. And the significant variance in spice tolerance can seem like a mystery, but one's tolerance to heat is about more than grit - it has roots in science. Pepper's spiciness emanates from a compound known as capsaicin, a natural substance that binds to the same receptor in your mouth that detects heat and pain.
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fromNature
4 months ago

Whole-genome sequencing of 490,640 UK Biobank participants - Nature

Whole-genome sequencing in 490,640 UK Biobank participants has enabled the discovery of approximately 1.5 billion genetic variants, vastly surpassing previous technologies in observed variation.
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