Sequences of African Genomes Highlights Long-Overlooked Diversity
Sequences of African Genomes Highlights Long-Overlooked Diversity
An analysis of more than 400 human genomes from residents of 13 African countries presented at this week’s annual meeting of the American Society of Human Genetics greatly expands our species’ cataloged genetic diversity.
Sequences of African Genomes Highlights Long-Overlooked Diversity
Sequences of African Genomes Highlights Long-Overlooked Diversity

An analysis of more than 400 human genomes from residents of 13 African countries presented at this week’s annual meeting of the American Society of Human Genetics greatly expands our species’ cataloged genetic diversity.

An analysis of more than 400 human genomes from residents of 13 African countries presented at this week’s annual meeting of the American Society of Human Genetics greatly expands our species’ cataloged genetic diversity.

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Cancer-Specific Antigens Encoded in “Junk” DNA
Cancer-Specific Antigens Encoded in “Junk” DNA
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Researchers found that allegedly noncoding genetic material carries the instructions for many peptides that may help harness the immune system to fight cancer.
The Dark Matter of the Human Proteome
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“Out of Africa” Theory Gets the Genomic Treatment
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Inherited Resistance to Cocaine
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Cocaine-using rat fathers pass epigenetic changes on to their sons that make them resistant to coke addiction.
The Plastic Genome
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The poxvirus stockpiles genes when it needs to adapt.
The Biology of Politics
The Biology of Politics
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A number of studies have linked genes and hormones to political attitudes and behaviors, though the evidence remains controversial.
Coming to Terms
Coming to Terms
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New noninvasive methods of selecting the most viable embryo could revolutionize in vitro fertilization.
Creative Emulsification
Creative Emulsification
Sabrina Richards | Oct 31, 2012
Enhancing data collection from emulsion PCR reactions: three case studies
Mapping Genetic Variation
Mapping Genetic Variation
Ed Yong | Oct 30, 2012
The 1000 Genomes Project reveals the most comprehensive catalog to date of variation in the human genome.