dna

An Ice Age refuge: DNA of humans, wolves, mammoths retrieved from sediments in El Mirón cave

For the first time, researchers managed to recover DNA from sediment at a Cantabrian site.

New study reveals ancient Europeans had dark skin until 3,000 years ago

Findings challenge previous belief that Europeans developed light skin soon after arriving 45,000 years ago.

Study shows home smoking leads to genetic changes in children's DNA

This change in gene expression due to secondhand smoke exposure may make children more vulnerable to disease as adults.

Orcas are targeting shark livers, according to DNA research

'We don't know how frequently these events occur in Australian waters and therefore how significant these findings are,' said Associate Professor Adam Miller.

NASA's Bennu samples contain life's building blocks, including amino acids and DNA/RNA nucleobases

Samples contain all five nucleobases of DNA and RNA, supporting theory that asteroids may have seeded Earth with life's essential ingredients.

Ancient DNA from Austrian graves shows East Asian ancestry

Genetic differences between Mödling and Leobersdorf not explained by social status or site function.

OMGene.AI: Using DNA and AI to identify our strengths

By taking a DNA sample and connecting what is known about the genome to a series of characteristics, a report is produced that notifies the person of their positive attributes.

By GALI WEINREB/GLOBES/TNS
17/01/2025

DNA analysis reveals Iron Age society in Britain was built around women

Researchers have uncovered genetic evidence suggesting that ancient Celtic societies in Iron Age Britain were matrilineal and matrilocal, with women holding status and influence.

Trinity College Dublin scientists reveal how Denisovan genes shape modern humans

Scientists have identified at least three events where genes from distinct Denisovan populations mixed with human DNA, conferring significant adaptive benefits.

Nobel laureates warn of 'unprecedented' danger. Say artificial 'Mirror life' should not be created

Mirror bacteria are theoretical life forms constructed from mirror-image biological molecules that are the opposite of those found in nature.

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