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A 4,500-year-old collective tomb in France reveals its secret – the final stage in the formation of the ‘European genome’

High-resolution analysis of the genomes of individuals buried in a 4,500-year-old collective tomb at Bréviandes-les-Pointes, near the French town of Troyes, has revealed a surprising story with far-reaching implications. As detailed in an article in the journal Science Advances, the final stage in the formation of the European genome is…

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‘Cutting-edge’ test on NHS dramatically improves cancer care for children

The test works by providing a readout of the entire genetic code of a patient’s tumour and identifies every single cancer-causing mutation.

The Independent UK

‘Weird and cool’: bilby genome sequence could help to save the species

Bilbies have the biggest genome of any marsupial, which could be down to how it evolved its incredible sense of smell

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We mapped the entire bilby genome – and now we can use poo to save Australia’s ‘Easter bunny’ from extinction

Commonly known as Australia’s “Easter bunny” due to its large ears and hopping movement, the greater bilby (Macrotis lagotis) is the last of its kind. Today we published its reference genome – all 3.66 billion pieces of it.

The Conversation

Did inbreeding cause the woolly mammoth’s extinction? Our research suggests it was more sudden than that

In science, we usually share our successes and ignore the less glamorous mishaps. We decided to follow a different approach. This is the story of how multiple generations of scientists collaborated to decipher the genome of the mammoth formerly known as Lonely Boy, often referred to as the last mammoth…

The Conversation

Nelson’s HMS Victory gives scientists vital DNA for battle against deathwatch beetle

Insects from the famous Royal Navy flagship are helping experts plot the genome of the notorious timber pest

The Guardian - UK

Y chromosome is evolving faster than the X, primate study reveals

The male Y chromosome in humans is evolving faster than the X. Scientists have now discovered the same trend in six species of primate.

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Modern human DNA contains bits from all over the Neanderthal genome – except the Y chromosome. What happened?

Neanderthals, the closest cousins of modern humans, lived in parts of Europe and Asia until their extinction some 30,000 years ago.

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Ancient Viruses Left Their DNA In Humans — And They Could Help Trigger These Common Diseases

Around 8% of human DNA is made up of genetic sequences acquired from ancient viruses.

Inverse

Neanderthals and humans interbred 47,000 years ago for nearly 7,000 years, research suggests

DNA from prehistoric and modern-day people suggests that humans interbred with Neanderthals 47,000 years ago for a period lasting 6,800 years.

LiveScience

Restless legs syndrome tied to 140 'hotspots' in the genome

A new study has identified more than 140 novel genetic risk factors associated with the development of restless legs syndrome.

LiveScience

AI plus gene editing promises to shift biotech into high gear

During her chemistry Nobel Prize lecture in 2018, Frances Arnold said, “Today we can for all practical purposes read, write and edit any sequence of DNA, but we cannot compose it.” That isn’t true anymore.

The Conversation

'Fossil viruses' embedded in the human genome linked to psychiatric disorders

Certain stretches of ancient viral DNA in the human genome may increase the chances of developing three neuropsychiatric disorders.

LiveScience

This tiny plant found to have world’s largest known genome

Discovery raises exciting questions about upper limits of what is biologically possible

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Is Ancient Viral DNA To Blame For Depression, Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder?

Around 8% of human DNA is made up of genetic sequences acquired from ancient viruses.

International Business Times

'Innocuous-looking' Fern Wins World Record For Largest Genome

A small, seemingly unremarkable fern that only grows on a remote Pacific island was on Friday crowned the Guinness World Record holder for having the largest genome of any organism on Earth.

Newslaundry

Cleaning the ‘Bangladeshi’: DNA and citizenship in contemporary India

Despite the tremendous diversity of languages and cultures in India, we are all but leaves of the same tree – migrants and mixed. The genome data that we have of Indians show that there are no genetic differences between caste groups. Tribals too are not some isolated communities.

The Conversation

British Columbia needs a unified response to respond to the biodiversity crisis

From massive kelp forests to monumental old-growth on land, British Columbia’s biodiversity — which is unrivalled in Canada — provides an array of cultural, economic, social and other benefits. B.C.’s wide-ranging ecological zones are home to over 70 per cent of Canada’s mammal, bird and non-vascular plant species.

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Depression, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder linked with ancient viral DNA in our genome – new research

Around 8% of human DNA is made up of genetic sequences acquired from ancient viruses. These sequences, known as human endogenous retroviruses (or Hervs), date back hundreds of thousands to millions of years – with some even predating the emergence of Homo sapiens.

The Independent UK

Fossil viruses hidden in our DNA thousands of years ago could be the cause of depression, study finds

A look at our ‘junk DNA’ shows fossil viruses could play an important function

LiveScience

The same genetic mutations behind gorillas' small penises may hinder fertility in men

Scientists have used the gorilla genome to probe for previously unknown genes that may contribute to infertility in men.

Fortune

This company’s upskilling strategy tripled employee engagement and drastically improved retention

Financial incentives and a gamified platform contribute to Genpact's upskilling success.

Inverse

How Wasps Make Use of Biological Weapons To Conquer Their Prey

To protect and rear their young, some insects have transformed wild viruses into tiny biological weapons.

LiveScience

The mystery of the disappearing Neanderthal Y chromosome

Non-Africans carry around 2% Neanderthal DNA in their genomes — yet there's one chromosome where DNA from our ancient cousins is nowhere to be found.

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10 unexpected ways Neanderthal DNA affects our health

Around 2% of the genomes of modern Eurasians contains Neanderthal DNA. Here's how it affects our health.

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