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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.

Inverse

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.

The Conversation

'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.

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

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

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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.

Inverse

'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.

International Business Times

Cleaning the ‘Bangladeshi’: DNA and citizenship in contemporary India

Despite the tremendous diversity of languages and cultures in India, we are all but leaves of the same tree – migrants and mixed. The genome data that we have of Indians show that there are no genetic differences between caste groups. Tribals too are not some isolated communities.

Newslaundry

British Columbia needs a unified response to respond to the biodiversity crisis

From massive kelp forests to monumental old-growth on land, British Columbia’s biodiversity — which is unrivalled in Canada — provides an array of cultural, economic, social and other benefits. B.C.’s wide-ranging ecological zones are home to over 70 per cent of Canada’s mammal, bird and non-vascular plant species.

The Conversation

Depression, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder linked with ancient viral DNA in our genome – new research

Around 8% of human DNA is made up of genetic sequences acquired from ancient viruses. These sequences, known as human endogenous retroviruses (or Hervs), date back hundreds of thousands to millions of years – with some even predating the emergence of Homo sapiens.

The Conversation

Fossil viruses hidden in our DNA thousands of years ago could be the cause of depression, study finds

A look at our ‘junk DNA’ shows fossil viruses could play an important function

The Independent UK

The same genetic mutations behind gorillas' small penises may hinder fertility in men

Scientists have used the gorilla genome to probe for previously unknown genes that may contribute to infertility in men.

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This company’s upskilling strategy tripled employee engagement and drastically improved retention

Financial incentives and a gamified platform contribute to Genpact's upskilling success.

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How Wasps Make Use of Biological Weapons To Conquer Their Prey

To protect and rear their young, some insects have transformed wild viruses into tiny biological weapons.

LiveScience

The mystery of the disappearing Neanderthal Y chromosome

Non-Africans carry around 2% Neanderthal DNA in their genomes — yet there's one chromosome where DNA from our ancient cousins is nowhere to be found.

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10 unexpected ways Neanderthal DNA affects our health

Around 2% of the genomes of modern Eurasians contains Neanderthal DNA. Here's how it affects our health.

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Leopard DNA study in South Africa traces ancestry to ice age – and will guide conservation

An ice age almost one million years ago led to a meeting between leopards from central and southern Africa that were searching for grassland. New research into the leopards’ genetics – their mitogenome – has revealed that the descendants of these two groups are the leopards found today in South…

The Hindu

CTCRI to use genome editing to develop industry-friendly tapioca varieties

₹4 crore research project to develop tapioca varieties with waxy or high-amylose starches that are useful in industry.

LiveScience

PTSD tied to 95 'risk hotspots' in the genome

In a group effort, scientists from all over the world came together to create a detailed map of the genetic causes behind PTSD.

The Hindu

Understanding of Earth's flowering plants blossoms in genome study

New research based on genome data for 9,506 species, as well as an examination of 200 fossils, provides the deepest understanding to date of the evolutionary history of flowering plants, called angiosperms

The Times of India

World DNA Day 2024: A spotlight on the big ways DNA is changing your world

DNA is one of nature’s greatest marvels - a tiny molecule that continues to surprise the complex world it has helped architect. The human genome has a staggering 20,000-25,000 genes and each one has a story to tell - we have only just begun to scratch the surface.

The Hindu

The ‘genomic accordion’ mpox viruses use to evolve, infect humans

In an April 18 study, scientists reported that a section of the mpox genome believed to be ‘less important’ is responsible for giving the virus a peculiar evolutionary ability called a ‘genomic accordion’.

The Hindu

Genome study reveals prehistoric Ethiopian origins of coffee

The researchers sequenced the genomes of 39 Arabica varieties, including a specimen from the 18th century, to create the highest quality genome to date of this species, whose scientific name is Coffea arabica.

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