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  • Scientists Are Finally Capturing the Genetic Diversity of Humanity

    Scientists Are Finally Capturing the Genetic Diversity of Humanity

    Scientists are expanding the genetic map of humanity. This week, a large team published the first wave of research from the Pangenome Project, an effort to better capture the diversity of people around the world. The findings should allow scientists to better understand the influence of genetics on our health and evolutionary journey.


  • You and Your Doppelganger Might Have More in Common Than Just Looks

    You and Your Doppelganger Might Have More in Common Than Just Looks

    It turns out that unrelated doppelgangers may have quite a bit in common beyond just twin faces. New research suggests that lookalikes with incredibly similar faces tend to share many genetic variants — variants that don’t just seem to shape their appearance but general aspects of their life. At the same time, other important influences,…


  • Scientists Have Finally Mapped the Whole Human Genome

    Scientists Have Finally Mapped the Whole Human Genome

    Scientists have finished mapping the entire human genome, about 20 years after most of the map was complete. In new research this week, a team reports they have achieved a gapless genome sequence, accounting for 8% of genetic information not previously known. The missing data may provide more insights about the evolutionary journey of humans…