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www.nature.com
1 month ago
OMG science

The origin of the cockroach: how a notorious pest conquered the world

The German cockroach originated in South Asia, not Germany, and spread globally through human habitats. [ more ]
The Atlantic
1 month ago
OMG science

Meerkats Keep Dropping Dead From Heart Failure

Meerkats with heart disease provide genetic insights for human health research. [ more ]
Nature
2 months ago
Data science

The variation and evolution of complete human centromeres - Nature

Advances in long-read sequencing technologies and assembly algorithms now allow the complete assembly of human centromeres.
Human centromeres are diverse and rapidly evolving due to various genetic mechanisms. [ more ]
Harvard Gazette
4 months ago
OMG science

Herbaria's use and importance grows with climate change - Harvard Gazette

Only 12 plant species separate humans from starvation, emphasizing the importance of preserving plant diversity.
Genomics and digitization allow collaborative research to tackle challenges like species extinction and climate change. [ more ]
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
5 months ago
Medicine

Precision Medicine Has a Data Equity Problem - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Precision medicine has the potential to rectify healthcare inefficiencies and disparities, but current disparities in genomic data may perpetuate inequality.
Precision medicine has led to improved treatments for rare diseases, advancements in cancer care, and revolutionized prenatal genetic testing. [ more ]
Futurism
4 weeks ago
OMG science

Scientists Discover Teeny Tiny Plant With the Largest Genome Ever Sequenced

The fern T. oblanceolata has the largest genome ever sequenced, with over 160 billion base pairs, challenging current understanding and opening new avenues for research. [ more ]
www.nature.com
4 weeks ago
OMG science

Tiny Fern Has World's Largest Genome

A tiny fern-like plant, Tmesipteris oblanceolata, holds the largest genome ever discovered with 160 billion base pairs. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 day ago
OMG science

How Science Went to the Dogs (and Cats)

Pets are increasingly popular subjects for scientific research. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
3 days ago
OMG science

The mystery of the last mammoths: Neither the climate, nor human hunting nor genetics explain their extinction

The study of the woolly mammoth genome from Wrangel Island provides insights into their population growth and eventual mysterious extinction. [ more ]
ScienceDaily
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Prying open the AI black box

AI like SQUID can aid genomics by interpreting AI models' genomic analysis, enhancing accuracy, consistency, and prediction of genetic mutations. [ more ]
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