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Neanderthals and humans interbred 47,000 years ago for nearly 7,000 years, research suggests
LiveScience· 11 hours agoNeanderthals were among the closest extinct relatives of modern humans (Homo sapiens), with the ancestors of both lineages diverging about 500,000 years ago. More than a decade ago,
Humans and Neanderthals only had sex for a brief period, but it still fundamentally changed our DNA
Business Insider via Yahoo News· 14 hours agoIndividuals from about 40,000 years ago had long stretches of gene-containing chromosomes that...
Scientists May Have Just Discovered the Cause of Crohn's Disease
Futurism via Yahoo News· 1 day agoA new discovery into the potential cause of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), the most common...
Scientists have discovered a cause of inflammatory bowel disease. They said it's a 'holy grail'...
INSIDER via Yahoo News· 2 days agoUnderstanding the role of "gene deserts" may offer insight for treating other autoimmune conditions....
Scientists identify gene linked to developmental disorders
United Press International via Yahoo News· 5 days agoMutations in a single newly identified gene are responsible for developmental disorders affecting...
Gene editing's next big targets
Axios· 1 day agoGene editing's next chapter will be focused on tackling cancers and more common diseases, uncovering new details about aging and other fundamental...
Researchers find a single, surprising gene behind a disorder that causes intellectual disability
Medical Xpress· 6 days agoScientists have found the genetic root of a disorder that causes intellectual disability, which they estimate affects as many as one in 20,000 young people. "We were struck ...
Major cause of inflammatory bowel disease found
BBC News· 3 days agoA major cause of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has been discovered by UK scientists. It makes it much easier for some immune cells to go haywire and...
Ohio State creates database for Alzheimer’s genetics research
The Cleveland Plain Dealer· 6 hours agoScientists at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center have created a searchable database to...
Scientists find treatment for restless leg syndrome
Investing.com· 3 days agoScientists find treatment for restless leg syndrome