dna

Beethoven had great genes, but not for beat synchronization

Henechowicz said the study does not discount that DNA contributes to people’s musical skills.

People with tails? No, because of this ancient genetic mutation

It is an interesting thought experiment to ponder whether humans could have evolved with tails. The Na'vi people of "Avatar," alas, are science fiction.

By REUTERS
28/02/2024

First DNA study of ancient Eastern Arabians reveals protection against malaria

The discovery of the G6PD Mediterranean mutation in ancient Bahrainis suggests that many people in the region’s ancient populations may have enjoyed protection from the infectious, deadly disease.

Dog DNA detectives trace owners not scooping the poop in Italian province

Any owner who refuses the DNA profiling for their dog will face fines of 292 to 1,048 euros.

By REUTERS
17/01/2024

Murder victim was anonymous for 13 years - Jewish genealogists found her

“It’s kind of a miracle that this was figured out, in a lot of ways,” said Adina Newman, the co-founder of the DNA Reunion Project at the Center for Jewish History in New York City.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
15/01/2024

Ancient European DNA reveals surprising multiple sclerosis origins

The findings stemmed from research involving ancient DNA sequenced from 1,664 people from various sites across Western Europe adn Asia.

By REUTERS
10/01/2024

How a new genetic tool can help you track ancient relatives

The researchers applied "ancIBD" to ancient genomes from across Eurasia and found hundreds of previously undetected pairs of relatives.

Israeli research could save people in Africa from deadly disease

Israeli breakthrough made in the development of a drug to treat sleeping sickness that could also work against the Leishmania parasite that affects Israel.

Cat-ching criminals with DNA from pet hairs

A single cat hair contains DNA that could link a suspect and a crime scene or a victim.

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