genetics
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Mapping the Genetic Blueprint Behind the Century-Spanning Life of Arctic Sharks
Researchers have sequenced 96.7% of the Greenland shark genome, revealing genetic tweaks that explain their centuries-long lifespan and cancer resistance.
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UK National Screening Committee Recommends Against Widespread Prostate Cancer Screening
The UK National Screening Committee has advised against a national prostate cancer screening programme, citing potential harms of overdiagnosis, while recommending targeted screening only for high-risk BRCA2 carriers.
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New Horizons in Pancreatic Oncology: Can-Fite Moves to Phase 2b as Mitochondrial ‘Addiction’ Discovery Unveils Fatal Vulnerability
Significant clinical and biological breakthroughs are reshaping the landscape of pancreatic adenocarcinoma treatment, led by Can-Fite’s advancement of Namodenoson to Phase 2b and the discovery of a mitochondrial inflammatory pathway that fuels tumor growth.
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Ghost DNA Discovery Rewrites Ancient American Migration History
A major genetic study reveals a previously unknown ‘ghost’ population in indigenous American DNA, reshaping our understanding of continental migration.
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Neanderthal DNA and Hunting Finds Reshape Human Origins
New genomic sequencing of a Neanderthal specimen named Thorin reveals 50,000 years of genetic isolation, while separate evidence confirms complex hunting of megafauna.
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Why Cats Often Outlive Dogs: Genetic Insights
Cats often outlive dogs due to genetic factors like immune system complexity and brain size, according to new research.
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Unveiling the Genetic Secrets Behind Coffee’s Bitterness: Why It Tastes Different to Everyone
The age-old debate about why coffee tastes differently to different people has taken a fascinating turn thanks to groundbreaking research conducted at the Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich. The study not only sheds…
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$DNA Cryptocurrency by Muhdo Health: Revolutionizing Personalized Healthcare
Muhdo Health’s $DNA cryptocurrency aims to transform healthcare by merging genetic data, artificial intelligence, and blockchain technology. The token empowers users to control their genetic data, receive personalized health recommendations, and monetize their data by sharing it for research under…