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Massive Ancient-DNA Study Reveals Natural Selection Has Accelerated in Recent Human Evolution

The work demonstrates the power of ancient DNA to illuminate human biology and medicine in addition to history. A massive ...

Using computed tomography to study DNA from ancient humans without destroying samples

Research on ancient DNA is surging, but how can scientists ensure that human remains of irreplaceable significance are ...

The DNA Fix for Aging

Scientists now recognize that spontaneous DNA errors, which we acquire in early development all the way until our last breath ...
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Ancient DNA study finds natural selection sped up across hundreds of genes

When humans started farming around 10,000 years ago, they reshaped their landscapes, diets, and social structures. A common ...

Polymer physics reveals DNA loops are formed by single molecular motors

Scientists from Skoltech and the University of Potsdam have developed a physical theory that sheds light on how molecular ...

Tennessee man set to be executed files motion claiming DNA evidence will prove his innocence

Tony Von Carruthers is set to be executed next month for the triple kidnapping and murder, but a new motion filed by the ACLU ...

“What’s Your Family DNA Test Drama Story?” (37 Scandalous Answers)

One minute you're sitting around the dinner table—a normal-as-can-be, fairly happy family. The next, all hell breaks loose.

FBI won't share DNA evidence in Kirk killing case: Tyler Robinson lawyers

FBI officials have not turned over DNA data despite repeated attempts ahead of the murder trial of Tyler Robinson, attorneys ...