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‘Game changing’ research reveals full genome sequences of hundreds of primates

The data will open up a new era in primate research, experts suggest.

The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023

What makes us human? Primate genome study offers some clues

The most comprehensive genomic study ever on primates - a group whose membership includes lemurs, monkeys, apes and people - has revealed pivotal genetic traits that are uniquely human while refining the timeline for our evolutionary lineage's split from our closest cousins, the chimpanzees and bonobos.

Reuters · Jun 1, 2023

China overtakes US in contributions to nature and science journals

Citations of Chinese research have risen because of sequencing of Covid-19 genome

The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2023

Genome data sheds light on how Homo sapiens arose in Africa

Our species arose in Africa more than 300,000 years ago, with the oldest-known Homo sapiens fossils discovered at a site in Morocco called Jebel Irhoud, located between Marrakech and the Atlantic coast.

Reuters · May 18, 2023

Colossal Biosciences says it’s one step closer to bringing back extinct species

Colossal Biosciences, the Dallas company working to bring back the woolly mammoth and Tasmanian tiger, is one step closer to its ambitious goals after generating the first high-quality reference genome of an African elephant.

Tribune News Service · May 18, 2023

Researchers discover how DNA repair can go wrong and lead to disease

We frequently come to an understanding of what causes a condition. We know, for example, that tumours are produced by mutations in crucial sites in the genome, resulting in a lack of control over cell development. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 11, 2023

Human genome reboot better reflects global population

Scientists unveiled a new accounting of the human genome that improves on its predecessor by including a rich diversity of people to better reflect the global population

The Hindu · May 11, 2023

Collection of genome sequences hails new era in scientific research

The main ‘reference’ genome sequence is almost 20 years old and is largely based on just one person.

The Independent UK · May 10, 2023

1st draft of a human 'pangenome' published, adding millions of 'building blocks' to the human reference genome

A new version of the human reference genome incorporates genetic data from 47 individuals from around the globe, deepening scientists' view into how genes work.

LiveScience · May 10, 2023

Ground-Breaking Genetics Library Finally Represents the Whole of Humanity

The pangenome comprises sequences of genomes from 47 people, highlighting identical and varying stretches of genetic material to help identify mutations.

Inverse · May 10, 2023