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If we want to settle on other planets, we’ll have to use genome editing to alter human DNA

When considering human settlements on the Moon, Mars and further afield, much attention is given to the travel times, food and radiation risk. We’ll undoubtedly face a harsh environment in deep space and some thinkers have been pointing to genome editing as a way to ensure that humans can tolerate…

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Study finds ‘junk’ DNA left by ancient viruses causing modern cancers

Such virus DNA makes up about 8 per cent of the human genome, according to previous studies

The Independent UK

3D Genome Extracted From 'Freeze-dried' Woolly Mammoth

About 52,000 years ago, the skinned hide of a Siberian woolly mammoth was exposed to conditions so frigid that it spontaneously freeze-dried, locking its DNA fragments into place.

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World-first study decodes the DNA structure of a 52,000-year-old woolly mammoth sample

In a world-first study, we have revealed and analysed remarkably preserved fragments of ancient DNA from the skin of a woolly mammoth.

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Neanderthals didn't truly go extinct, but were rather absorbed into the modern human population, DNA study suggests

Modern human DNA may have made up a surprisingly large amount of the Neanderthal genome, a new study finds.

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52,000-year-old scrap of woolly mammoth skin reveals 3D shape of its DNA for 1st time ever

In a breakthrough that could boost de-extinction efforts, scientists have determined the 3D structure of a woolly mammoth's genome from a 52,000-year-old piece of freeze-dried skin.

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Mulleted mammoth called Chris Waddle helps scientists crack creatures’ genetic code

Researchers build genome using 52,000-year-old remains of woolly mammoth named after ex-England footballer

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How the genome diversity of major crops tells the story of their evolution

On March 27, 2024, a study published in the scientific journal Nature announced that the sugarcane genome had at last been cracked. This was a remarkable achievement because of the complexity of the sugarcane’s genome. That of rice, the first crop genome to be sequenced, more than 20 years ago,…

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How (apparently) identical animals can have different genomes – new research

Logically speaking, you would think that animals who appeared to be the same – even if they were found in different parts of the world – would belong to the same species, and that they would share the same genome. However, our recent study has found that this is not…

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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.

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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…

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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'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.

The Independent UK

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

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

Inverse

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.

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