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This Tiny Species of Birds Has a Remarkable Spatial Memory That’s Even Better Than Humans – New Research Explains Why

Mountain chickadees have exceptional spatial memory, recalling thousands of food cache locations in winter. Researchers found nearly a hundred genes…

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How SeekRNA Is Redefining the Future of Gene Editing

The University of Sydney introduces SeekRNA, a gene-editing tool superior to CRISPR, offering direct DNA insertion with high precision. This…

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What Really Separates Dingoes From Dogs? Ancient DNA Holds the Answer

A new study on ancient dingo DNA highlights the longstanding genetic diversity and regional differentiation of dingoes in Australia, underscoring…

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Scientists Have Identified Over 5000 High-Risk Cancer Gene Variants

In a major genetic study, over 5,000 variants linked to increased cancer risk were identified in the BAP1 gene, revealing…

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Secrets of Survival and Mysterious Extinction on Wrangel Island

The woolly mammoths on Wrangel Island, derived from a very small initial population, sustained themselves for 6,000 years despite genetic…

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Unraveling Malaria’s Ancient Mysteries: DNA Reveals 5,500-Year-Old Infections

Malaria continues to affect millions globally, causing substantial mortality and shaping human evolutionary history. Recent studies leveraging ancient DNA have…

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Scientists Crack the Code on Broccoli’s Health Benefits

A comprehensive genomic study has mapped the genetic blueprint for glucosinolate (GSL) production in broccoli, highlighting key genes like MAM1…

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Ancient DNA Uncovers the Secrets of Human Sacrifice at Chichén Itzá

El Castillo, also known as the Temple of Kukulcan, is among the largest structures at Chichén Itzá and its architecture…

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Surprising Origins for a Rare Cancer Uncovered

Fibrolamellar carcinoma (FLC), a rare liver cancer in young people, is caused by a gene fusion due to a chromosome…

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A Breakthrough That Could Revolutionize Medicine

Researchers at MIT have developed a technique to map the interactions between genes and enhancers in cells, providing insights into…

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