With new genome analysis tools, scientists have made significant advances in our understanding of modern humans’ origins and ancient migrations.
Day: April 6, 2019
Looking for beauty in your DNA
Studies have shown that people who are deemed attractive are more likely to get better jobs, perform better academically, and
Genetic causes of poor sleep
The international collaboration, led by the University of Exeter and published in Nature Communications, has found 47 links between our
Like old photographs, memories fade over time
Like old photographs, memories fade in quality over time — a surprising finding for a team of Boston College researchers
Fish slime: An untapped source of potential new antibiotics
As current antibiotics dwindle in effectiveness against multidrug-resistant pathogens, researchers are seeking potential replacements in some unlikely places. Now a
Medical News Today: Is the ‘sugar rush’ a myth?
It is common knowledge that after eating a sugary snack, we experience a ‘sugar rush.’ However, according to a recent
Mutation stands in the way of healthy blood cell maturation
In the veins, stem cells constantly mature and develop into different blood cells that are necessary for the body to
Evolutionary changes played a crucial role in industrialization
A recent study of centuries-old French-Canadian genealogical data by a Brown University economist revealed evidence that supports his own 17-year-old
Impetus builds to change status quo for sugary-drink sales
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association just issued policy recommendations to reduce children’s intake of sugary drinks, urging
Eyes reveal early Alzheimer’s disease
Reduced blood capillaries in the back of the eye may be a new, noninvasive way to diagnose early cognitive impairment,
