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Native Americans Crossed the Pacific Long Before Europeans
Native Americans Crossed the Pacific Long Before Europeans
Genetic evidence points to individuals from South America having possibly floated on a raft to Polynesian islands about 500 years before Europeans navigated there.
Native Americans Crossed the Pacific Long Before Europeans
Native Americans Crossed the Pacific Long Before Europeans

Genetic evidence points to individuals from South America having possibly floated on a raft to Polynesian islands about 500 years before Europeans navigated there.

Genetic evidence points to individuals from South America having possibly floated on a raft to Polynesian islands about 500 years before Europeans navigated there.

genome, genetics & genomics

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First US Outbreak of COVID-19 Seeded in Mid-February: Preprint
Kerry Grens | May 27, 2020 | 2 min read
A modeling study counters initial interpretations that the cluster began with someone who flew to Seattle in mid-January.
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Africa Contributes SARS-CoV-2 Sequencing to COVID-19 Tracking
Munyaradzi Makoni | Mar 30, 2020 | 4 min read
In recent years, laboratories on the continent have ramped up genomic sequencing capabilities, offering in-country analyses rather than outsourcing the job.
Scientists Compare Novel Coronavirus with SARS and MERS Viruses
Abby Olena, PhD | Feb 11, 2020 | 4 min read
Researchers find 380 amino acid substitutions between 2019-nCoV and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)-related coronaviruses.
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Scientists Scrutinize New Coronavirus Genome for Answers
Emma Yasinski | Jan 23, 2020 | 5 min read
Researchers are trying to figure out where it came from, whether it’s evolving, and just how big a threat it will be.
Genomes Sequenced for Every US and Canada Butterfly
Emily Makowski | Nov 20, 2019 | 2 min read
Researchers analyzed more than 800 species.
Infographic: How the Mitochondrial and Nuclear Genomes Interact
Viviane Callier | Nov 1, 2019 | 3 min read
From regulating each other’s gene expression to encoding different parts of the same proteins, the two genome types in every eukaryotic cell are far from independent.
The Two Genomes in Every Eukaryotic Cell
Viviane Callier | Nov 1, 2019 | 10+ min read
Interactions between mitochondrial and nuclear genomes have further-reaching effects on physiological function, adaptation, and speciation than previously appreciated.
Image of the Day: Puma Genome Sequencing
Emily Makowski | Oct 21, 2019 | 2 min read
The big cats show signs of inbreeding despite conservation efforts to diversify their populations.
Koala Immune Response to Genome-Inserting Retroviruses Identified
Emily Makowski | Oct 11, 2019 | 1 min read
Small RNAs called piRNAs provide a first line of defense against the viruses.
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What Your DNA Can’t Tell You
Diana Kwon | Oct 2, 2019 | 5 min read
Companies are selling reports about a wide range of physical, cognitive, and behavioral traits to consumers based on their genomic data, but such tests have a number of limitations.
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HIV-1 Genome Extracted from 1966 Tissue Sample
Nicoletta Lanese | Aug 19, 2019 | 2 min read
Scientists spent five years reconstructing what is now the oldest HIV-1 genome yet recovered.
Longevity Clues Tucked in Great White Shark Genome
Ashley Yeager | Feb 19, 2019 | 2 min read
Certain adaptations identified in the fish’s DNA linked to wound healing, cancer protection, and a long life.
The Human Genetics of Night Owls and Early Birds
Jef Akst | Jan 31, 2019 | 2 min read
When people prefer to go to bed is linked to hundreds of variations in their genes.
Babies’ Genomes Identify Risks Overlooked by Newborn Screens
Abby Olena, PhD | Jan 3, 2019 | 4 min read
A trial called BabySeq, in which researchers performed genomic sequencing on 159 newborns, identified children susceptible to diseases that regular screening doesn’t look for.
Rotem Sorek Searches for Bacteria’s Defenses Against Viruses
Sukanya Charuchandra | Oct 1, 2018 | 3 min read
Using his expertise in microbiology and bioinformatics, he is bringing a new understanding to microbial immune systems.
Caught on Camera
The Scientist Staff | Oct 1, 2018 | 2 min read
Selected Images of the Day from the-scientist.com
Massive Animal Sequencing Effort Releases First Set of Genomes
Jef Akst | Sep 13, 2018 | 2 min read
The Vertebrate Genomes Project has released data on 14 vertebrate species, but the goal is to sequence all 66,000.
Entire Bread Wheat Genome Fully Annotated
Sukanya Charuchandra | Aug 17, 2018 | 2 min read
It took an international group of researchers 13 years to crack the code and their efforts are already bearing fruit—one study has pinned down the genes responsible for wheat allergies and sensitivity.
Researchers Fuse Chromosomes to Create New Yeast Strains
Diana Kwon | Aug 1, 2018 | 4 min read
Saccharomyces cerevisiae showed only minor alterations in growth and gene expression when its 16 chromosomes were combined.
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