Dna

Ancient DNA shows people partnered with dogs long before agriculture arose

The findings challenge prevailing domestication timelines in anthropology.

 Greenland's ancient sled dogs reveal unique genetic lineage.
Four young Palestinian women in Israel making their way through mainstream Israeli society.

Exploring identity through art at Jerusalem's Museum on the Seam

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Space sample reveals all five building blocks of DNA, scientists say

A parrot. Illustration.

DNA study reveals millenia-old live parrot trade spanning South America


Beethoven had great genes, but not for beat synchronization

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

 DNA, where genetics live. (Illustrative).

EmendoBio enters a licensing agreement for its gene editing technology with Anocca AB

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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.

 A southern right whale performs a tail slap just off the shore of Puerto Piramides, Argentina, June 26, 2007.

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.

 A DNA analysis of the remains of four individuals from Tylos-period Bahrain (300 BCE to 600 CE), the first ancient genomes from Eastern Arabia, revealed the malaria-protective G6PD Mediterranean mutation in three samples. Illustrative.

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.

 A dog playing with a toy in the grass.

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.

 Center for Jewish History in New York City.

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.

 DNA, where genetics live. (Illustrative).

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.

 Excavation of a Yamnaya kurgan by the YMPACT team of the University of Helsinki in cooperation with the Prahova County Museum of History and Archaeology in Boldești-Grădiștea, Romania.

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.

 The Cryo-EM structure of the T. brucei ribosomes showing the position of H69 where the Pseudouridine modification was deleted, and the position of the ribosomal protein eS12 that was dislodged as a result of this perturbation.

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.

 Mr. Win, whose hair DNA identified his missing mother