Anatolian Origin of Sheep Domestication and its Impact on Human Societies
Genetic analysis of 11,000-year-old sheep bones from Anatolia confirms that sheep domestication began in Southeast Anatolia, leading to the development of white wool and impacting human societies in Europe through migration.
Anatolian Origin of Sheep Domestication and its Impact on Human Societies
Genetic analysis of 11,000-year-old sheep bones from Anatolia confirms that sheep domestication began in Southeast Anatolia, leading to the development of white wool and impacting human societies in Europe through migration.
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Iron Age Britain: Matrilocal Society Revealed by Genetic Research
Genetic analysis of 57 Iron Age individuals in Dorset reveals a matrilocal Celtic society, challenging previous assumptions about ancient European social structures and highlighting the unique role of women.
Iron Age Britain: Matrilocal Society Revealed by Genetic Research
Genetic analysis of 57 Iron Age individuals in Dorset reveals a matrilocal Celtic society, challenging previous assumptions about ancient European social structures and highlighting the unique role of women.
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48% Bias Score
300 New Genetic Variants Linked to Depression Discovered in Global Study
A study of five million people across 29 countries identified 300 new genetic variants linked to depression, highlighting the complex genetic basis of the disorder and paving the way for improved treatments.
300 New Genetic Variants Linked to Depression Discovered in Global Study
A study of five million people across 29 countries identified 300 new genetic variants linked to depression, highlighting the complex genetic basis of the disorder and paving the way for improved treatments.
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ATXN2 Gene Defect Model Shows Promise for Neurodegenerative Disease Treatment
Russian scientists modeled an ATXN2 gene defect causing neurodegenerative diseases; abnormal CAG repeats disrupt protein synthesis, impacting nerve impulse transmission and correlating with disease onset age; future research will test drugs on mice to increase nuclear fluid viscosity.
ATXN2 Gene Defect Model Shows Promise for Neurodegenerative Disease Treatment
Russian scientists modeled an ATXN2 gene defect causing neurodegenerative diseases; abnormal CAG repeats disrupt protein synthesis, impacting nerve impulse transmission and correlating with disease onset age; future research will test drugs on mice to increase nuclear fluid viscosity.
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Neanderthal Genes Crucial to Human Survival and Global Expansion
New genetic research reveals that early modern humans outside Africa repeatedly went extinct until interbreeding with Neanderthals conferred immunity to new diseases, enabling their survival and eventual global spread approximately 48,000 years ago.
Neanderthal Genes Crucial to Human Survival and Global Expansion
New genetic research reveals that early modern humans outside Africa repeatedly went extinct until interbreeding with Neanderthals conferred immunity to new diseases, enabling their survival and eventual global spread approximately 48,000 years ago.
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Study Links Specific Genes to Brain Structural Changes in Dyslexia
Researchers using data from over a million people identified specific DNA mutations associated with dyslexia, revealing lower brain volume in speech and movement areas and higher volume in visual areas; this could lead to earlier diagnosis and targeted interventions.
Study Links Specific Genes to Brain Structural Changes in Dyslexia
Researchers using data from over a million people identified specific DNA mutations associated with dyslexia, revealing lower brain volume in speech and movement areas and higher volume in visual areas; this could lead to earlier diagnosis and targeted interventions.
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24% Bias Score
Ancient DNA Reveals Matrilocal Celtic Society in Pre-Roman Britain
Ancient DNA analysis of 57 graves in Dorset, England (100 BC-200 AD), reveals a matrilocal Celtic society where women maintained strong kinship ties and likely controlled land, challenging traditional views of ancient European gender roles.
Ancient DNA Reveals Matrilocal Celtic Society in Pre-Roman Britain
Ancient DNA analysis of 57 graves in Dorset, England (100 BC-200 AD), reveals a matrilocal Celtic society where women maintained strong kinship ties and likely controlled land, challenging traditional views of ancient European gender roles.
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40% Bias Score
Huntington's Disease Onset Explained by Accelerating Genetic Mutation
New research reveals that the Huntington's disease-causing genetic mutation, involving CAG repeat expansion in the huntingtin gene, remains dormant until it surpasses 150 repeats, triggering toxic protein production and neuronal cell death; this process accelerates significantly after 80 repeats, ex...
Huntington's Disease Onset Explained by Accelerating Genetic Mutation
New research reveals that the Huntington's disease-causing genetic mutation, involving CAG repeat expansion in the huntingtin gene, remains dormant until it surpasses 150 repeats, triggering toxic protein production and neuronal cell death; this process accelerates significantly after 80 repeats, ex...
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Global Study Uncovers 300 New Genetic Depression Risk Factors
An international study of over 5 million people across 29 countries identified 300 previously unknown genetic risk factors for depression, highlighting the importance of diverse representation in research and opening avenues for more inclusive treatment.
Global Study Uncovers 300 New Genetic Depression Risk Factors
An international study of over 5 million people across 29 countries identified 300 previously unknown genetic risk factors for depression, highlighting the importance of diverse representation in research and opening avenues for more inclusive treatment.
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112-Year-Old Brazilian Man Becomes World's Oldest
Joao Marino Neto, a 112-year-old Brazilian man, became the world's oldest living man on November 28th, 2023, after the death of the previous record holder, highlighting the global rise in centenarians and the ongoing research into exceptional longevity.
112-Year-Old Brazilian Man Becomes World's Oldest
Joao Marino Neto, a 112-year-old Brazilian man, became the world's oldest living man on November 28th, 2023, after the death of the previous record holder, highlighting the global rise in centenarians and the ongoing research into exceptional longevity.
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40% Bias Score
Medieval Spanish Cave Community's Genome Reveals Endogamy, Violence, and Disease
A genetic study of a medieval Christian community in Las Gobas, Spain (6th-11th centuries), reveals endogamy, violence, and disease, challenging assumptions about the impact of the Islamic conquest and offering insights into rural life in medieval Iberia.
Medieval Spanish Cave Community's Genome Reveals Endogamy, Violence, and Disease
A genetic study of a medieval Christian community in Las Gobas, Spain (6th-11th centuries), reveals endogamy, violence, and disease, challenging assumptions about the impact of the Islamic conquest and offering insights into rural life in medieval Iberia.
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Longevity Secrets, Martian Water, and Human Ancestry Revealed
Recent discoveries include a potentially 200-year-old tortoise, Greenland sharks living over 400 years, evidence of ancient Martian water, the discovery of a rare spade-toothed whale, and new insights into human-Neanderthal interbreeding and monarch butterfly decline.
Longevity Secrets, Martian Water, and Human Ancestry Revealed
Recent discoveries include a potentially 200-year-old tortoise, Greenland sharks living over 400 years, evidence of ancient Martian water, the discovery of a rare spade-toothed whale, and new insights into human-Neanderthal interbreeding and monarch butterfly decline.
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36% Bias Score