Larger populations allowed humans to shed weakly deleterious gene variants that were widespread in Neanderthals, new research indicates. …read more Source:: Science
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Genome sequencing reveals ancient interbreeding between chimpanzees and bonobos
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•For the first time, scientists have revealed ancient gene mixing between chimpanzees and bonobos, humankind’s closest relatives, showing parallels with Neanderthal mixing in human ancestry. The study showed that one …read more Source:: Science
African clawed frog genome contains 2 full sets of chromosomes from 2 extinct ancestors
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•Millions of years ago, one species of frog diverged into two species. Millions of years later, the two frogs became one again, but with a few extra chromosomes due to …read more Source:: Science
Genome engineering paves way for sickle cell cure
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•A team of physicians and laboratory scientists has taken a key step toward a cure for sickle cell disease, using CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing to fix the mutated gene responsible for …read more Source:: Science
A gorilla named Susie illustrates genome similarities with humans
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•WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A gorilla named Susie is helping provide fresh insight into the genetic similarities and differences between people and these endangered apes that are among our closest living …read more Source:: UKScienceNews
Genome offers clues on thwarting reviled, disease-carrying ticks
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•WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Scientists have unlocked the genetic secrets of one of the least-loved creatures around, the tick species that spreads Lyme disease, in research that may lead to new …read more Source:: UKScienceNews
Sleep tight: genome secrets could help beat the bedbug’s bite
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•WASHINGTON (Reuters) – They emerge from their hiding places at night, driven to slake their thirst for human blood. Vampires? No. Bedbugs! …read more Source:: UKScienceNews
After the genome, AstraZeneca taps ‘secretome’ for novel drugs
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•LONDON (Reuters) – AstraZeneca is diving into the world of proteins secreted by cells – collectively known as the secretome – in the hunt for new drugs and better “cell …read more Source:: UKScienceNews
Genome study reveals how the woolly mammoth thrived in the cold
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•WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Woolly mammoths spent their lives enduring extreme Arctic conditions including frigid temperatures, an arid environment and the relentless cycle of dark winters and bright summers. …read more Source:: UKScienceNews