Two recent research papers published in Current Biology have shed new light on the history of cats in Europe. They reveal a surprising fact: despite… Read More »New genetic evidence shows domestic cats and European wildcats avoided mating for 2,000 years
Early human migrations are a fascinating part of our history. Homo sapiens, our species, originated in Africa around 200,000 years ago. The first major migration… Read More »Early Human Migrations
Denisovans are an ancient hominin group that garnered significant attention in the field of paleoanthropology following the discovery of their remains in the Denisova Cave… Read More »Denisovan
Northeastern scientist Steven Vollmer, observing the devastating disease outbreaks decimating staghorn coral colonies in the Caribbean, pondered the potential insights offered by the few survivors.… Read More »Scientists identify disease-resistant coral genotypes, raising hope for reef restoration
The concept of what it means to be human has evolved over time. Initially, Homo sapiens were seen as the pinnacle of humanity, with our… Read More »Ancient DNA reveals the diversity of humanity
Accurate phylogenetic trees are crucial for understanding the evolution of various animal species. However, the Cambrian Explosion, marked by the sudden emergence of major animal… Read More »Ancient incomplete lineage sorting sheds new light on early molluscan evolution
Scientists, in collaboration with the Wellcome Sanger Institute and the UK Health Security Agency, have harnessed genomics to unveil distinct patterns of syphilis transmission in… Read More »Genomics reveals distinct syphilis transmission networks and drug resistance in England
A recent study, using genetic analysis modeling, suggests that the existence of the current eight billion people on Earth may have hinged on the resilience… Read More »Did 1,280 human ancestors save our species 900,000 years ago?
Australian scientists have made groundbreaking discoveries about Staphylococcus aureus, shedding light on why it becomes so perilous when it infiltrates the bloodstream. Staphylococcus aureus, often… Read More »Researchers uncover new genetic insights into staphylococcus aureus
Between 1840 and 1867, the British Royal Navy intercepted slave ships, liberating thousands of Africans who were then taken to the remote South Atlantic island… Read More »Ancient DNA reveals origins of St Helena’s liberated Africans
An analysis of the genetic variation in modern human genomes, conducted by Haipeng Li and colleagues at the Shanghai Institute of Nutrition and Health, suggests… Read More »Human population may have plummeted to 1300 around 900,000 years ago
When organisms pass on their genes to the next generation, they transmit more than just the DNA code. They also convey chemical markers that guide… Read More »Scientists discover how protein DDM1 makes way for methylation enzyme
West Virginia University researchers have explored the potential of the newest ChatGPT plugin, Code Interpreter, primarily within educational contexts. They find it particularly beneficial for… Read More »Researchers find limitations of code interpreter for bioinformatics
Genetic material, known as DNA, can suffer harm from various sources like toxins, radiation exposure, and even regular cell division. To ensure survival, human cells… Read More »New method to detect HR-deficient cancers could lead to more effective treatments
Amongst the flowers, butterflies exhibit diverse perspectives. In an intriguing phenomenon called sexually dimorphic vision, certain butterfly species have females that perceive ultraviolet colors, while… Read More »Biologists discover genetic cause of sexually dimorphic vision in butterflies
A moss named Takakia, dating back 390 million years, thrives in remote locales like the icy Tibetan Plateau. Scientists embarked on a 10-year quest, scaling… Read More »390-million-year-old moss may not survive climate change
Cattle, which we often associate with the iconic imagery of American cowboys, rugged cattle drives, and vast ranches, actually have a more diverse and complex… Read More »Ancient DNA reveals African cattle were brought to America by Spanish colonists
Scientists have achieved a groundbreaking feat by inducing virgin birth in the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster, a species that typically reproduces sexually. This ability can… Read More »Scientists induce virgin birth in fruit fly for first time
Researchers from the University of Vienna in Austria and the Institute of Evolutionary Biology in Barcelona, Spain, recently published a groundbreaking study in the journal… Read More »Gorillas share genetic legacy with extinct lineage
New research, published in Science Advances, has shed light on the inhabitants of Machu Picchu during its peak. The study, led by Jason Nesbitt, an… Read More »DNA analysis reveals diverse origins of Machu Picchu residents