genetics
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Scientists Reconstruct ‘Lola’ After Finding Her DNA In 5,700-Year-Old ‘Chewing Gum’
Scientists in Denmark have squeaked out an entire human genome from a prehistoric piece of “chewing gum.” Made from birch tar, the 5,700-year-old gum also contained evidence of diet and disease and is providing a remarkable snapshot of life during the early Neolithic.
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Humans Alone Were Responsible For This Big Atlantic Seabird’s Extinction, New Evidence Shows
One of the northern hemisphere’s most famous extinct birds could have disappeared at the hands of humans and humans alone.
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DNA Could Be One Of A Million Possible Genetic Molecules
There could be a million different structures with the ability to store genetic information, according to a recent paper.
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Modern Humans Inherited Even More DNA From Neanderthals And Denisovans Than We Thought
A comprehensive analysis of DNA from modern Melanesian people suggests an assortment of mutated genes inherited from extinct Neanderthals and Denisovans provided evolutionary advantages, such as the ability to consume new foods and avoid infections, among other important benefits.