Dog DNA influences face shape
A study of dog DNA has revealed a genetic mutation linked to flat face shapes such as those seen in pugs and bulldogs.
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May 26, 2017
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Gene matches could aid science, but raise privacy concerns
How much could one really figure out about a person from 13 tiny snippets of DNA? At first glance, not much – in the world of genetics, 13 is tiny. But a new study suggests it may be enough to infer hundreds of thousands ...
Other
May 16, 2017
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DNA from extinct humans discovered in cave sediments
Researchers have developed a new method to retrieve hominin DNA from cave sediments—even in the absence of skeletal remains.
Archaeology
Apr 27, 2017
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Free-floating eDNA identifies presence and abundance of ocean life
Ocean life is largely hidden from view. Monitoring what lives where is costly – typically requiring big boats, big nets, skilled personnel and plenty of time. An emerging technology using what's called environmental DNA ...
Ecology
Apr 13, 2017
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Researchers store computer operating system and short movie on DNA
Humanity may soon generate more data than hard drives or magnetic tape can handle, a problem that has scientists turning to nature's age-old solution for information-storage—DNA.
Biotechnology
Mar 2, 2017
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Method to identify bacteria in blood samples works in hours instead of days
Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a desktop diagnosis tool that detects the presence of harmful bacteria in a blood sample in a matter of hours instead of days. The breakthrough was made possible ...
Analytical Chemistry
Feb 8, 2017
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People from Melanesia may carry genetic evidence of a previously unknown extinct hominid species
(Phys.org)—A team of researchers affiliated with the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas and the University of Utah has given a presentation at this year's American Society of Human Genetics Annual Meeting which included ...
Study reveals Asian ancestry of Pacific islanders
Ancient DNA has revealed the first inhabitants of Vanuatu and Tonga came from Asia, not other Oceanic populations as has long been assumed, a study published Tuesday found.
Archaeology
Oct 4, 2016
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Integrating ecological analysis into massive sequencing studies
Researchers at the joint CSIC-University of Valencia Institute for Integrative Systems Biology, Cristina Vilanova and Manuel Porcar, have proposed a change in the way massive sequencing studies into the microbial composition ...
Cell & Microbiology
Aug 8, 2016
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Killer Nile crocodiles in Florida? Experts say it's possible
Step aside, Burmese python—you may no longer be Florida's scariest invasive species. Researchers have confirmed that three Nile crocodiles were captured near Miami, and they say it's possible more of the man-eating reptiles ...
Plants & Animals
May 19, 2016
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