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Ancient human DNA hints at why MS affects so many northern Europeans

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Study reveals how Europe's oldest mummy actually looked while alive

New DNA analysis of Ötzi the Iceman, the oldest human mummy ever discovered in Europe, reveals fascinating new details on how he actually looked. Warning: Video above contains graphic images.

17/08/2023

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French town ‘fed up’ with dog poo cracks down using DNA testing

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Ancient human DNA found in 25,000-year-old tooth jewellery

Scientists have discovered that a tooth pendant excavated from Denisova Cave in southern Siberia, was worn by a woman who lived between 19,000 and 25,000 years ago thanks to DNA preserved in the piece.

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What killed Beethoven? New research finds cause of composer's death

New research published in the journal Current Biology uses DNA sequencing to uncover that the great composer did not die from lead poisoning after all...

22/03/2023

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Can the wild dogs of Chernobyl teach us new tricks on survival?

Most of the dogs appear to be descendants of pets that residents were forced to leave behind when they evacuated the area.

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Dosage tailored to patient DNA could drastically cut drug side effects

By tailoring doses of medicines, these researchers saw a reduction in serious side effects in patients.

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Can genetically modified mosquitoes fight the spread of malaria?

Scientists say they have managed to genetically modify mosquitoes so they are unable to spread the disease which kills over half a million annually.

28/09/2022

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The woman hoping to 'switch off' obesity with a pill

MeiraGTx is developing gene therapy with a “switch” that could revolutionise the treatment of diabetes, obesity and other complex diseases.

28/09/2022

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Doppelgängers may share the same behaviours, as well as the same faces

Scientists studying lookalikes have found evidence they may share similar behaviours.

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Victims' remains arrive at Srebrenica memorial site

Fifty bodies of Bosnians killed in the Srebrenica genocide in 1995 arrived at the Potocari memorial centre where they will be finally laid to rest on the 27th anniversary of the Europe's worst massacre since the World War II.

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The map of our DNA is finally complete. Here's why it matters

The previously missing bits in the map of our DNA could provide further insight into human evolution, ageing and genetic diseases.

01/04/2022

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How elephant DNA is being used to disrupt the ivory trade

A new study combines elephant DNA data and forensic evidence to map ivory trafficking operations across the African continent.

18/02/2022

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Finland: DNA test reveals true identity of mysterious Helsinki visitor

A DNA test of a young reindeer spotted on the streets of the Finnish capital -- an unusual occurrence in itself -- shows the visitor is even more rare than originally thought.

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Sperm is being used to create an eco-friendly alternative to plastic

This DNA-based plastic requires less energy to create than other sustainable alternatives and is much easier to recycle.

29/11/2021

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Poo found in an Austrian mine shows we ate blue cheese 2,700 years ago

Having analysed the DNA in the preserved excrement, scientists were surprised to find Europeans were making blue cheese nearly 3,000 years ago.

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Spanish woman sues after DNA test reveals baby swap mistake

The error was only realised after a DNA test revealed that one of the women was not the daughter of her presumed parents.

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Tel Aviv plans to have a dog DNA register to clear up its poo problem

The Israeli city says its dog owners abandon 500 kg of mess on pavements every month. Now they're looking for a high-tech solution.

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New tech could prevent biodiversity crisis using DNA analysis

The solution uses traces of genetic material in water samples to map species.

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Researchers want to fight mass extinction by analysing DNA

Mapping biodiversity using DNA collected from rivers and wetlands around the world hopes to monitor the different species from bacteria to blue whales.

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Italy? Spain? Poland? DNA tests probe Christopher Columbus' origins

The voyages of Christopher Columbus helped Europeans discover America, but the famous explorer’s own origins have long been a matter of controversy. But now scientists are hoping to shed light on them thanks to the latest advances in genetic technology.

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