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Science This Week | Bezos’ Blue Origin to develop moon lander, genome helps find origin of humans and more

Check out The Hindu’s science wrap featuring top 7 stories on new discoveries, findings, and studies in the scientific world from this week.

The Hindu · May 21, 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

The Hindu · May 19, 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

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

DNA "reference guide" expanded to reflect human diversity

For two decades, scientists have been comparing every person's genetic blueprint they study to a template that relies mostly on just one man

The Independent UK · May 10, 2023

Reconstructing ancient bacterial genomes can revive previously unknown molecules – offering a potential source for new antibiotics

Microorganisms – in particular bacteria – are skillful chemists that can produce an impressive diversity of chemical compounds known as natural products. These metabolites provide the microbes major evolutionary advantages, such as allowing them to interact with one another or their environment and helping defend against different threats. Because of…

The Conversation · May 4, 2023

Ancient human DNA extracted from 20,000-year-old deer tooth pendant found in Denisova Cave

Scraps of ancient DNA coaxed out of a deer tooth pendant show it likely hung around the neck of a woman or girl around 20,000 years ago.

ABC News · May 3, 2023

‘At least 10% of the human genome is unchanged across mammal species’

a new genetic project called zoonomia has started comparing the genetic blueprints of an array of animals and its link to humans

The Hindu · Apr 28, 2023

Welcome to the mammalverse: Scientists sequence DNA from 240 species around the world

Researchers have examined the genomes of 240 mammal species. The project reveals when mammals evolved, how some developed the ability to hibernate, and clues that may help explain humans' brains.

WEKU · Apr 27, 2023