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DNA reveals surprise about the children ancient Mayans chose to sacrifice
Washington Post· 6 hours agoThe ancient Mayan city of Chichén Itzá, long known as a site of human sacrifice, has fascinated millions of visitors from around the world. Researchers analyzed genomes from ...
A guide to safe US sunscreens – and the ingredients to avoid
The Guardian via Yahoo News· 1 day agoExcessive sun exposure can damage the DNA in our skin cells; over time, that damage can build up and...
Maya sacrifice of twin boys revealed by DNA from Chichen Itza
Reuters via AOL· 1 day agoIn 1967, an underground cistern known as a chultun was discovered near a sacred body of water at...
Facts of the Matter: Researchers are solving mysteries of epigenetics | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Honolulu Star-Advertiser· 7 days agoEpigenetics, a term coined in the 1940s, has evolved into a vibrant area of research, unveiling the...
The secrets of Maya child sacrifice at Chichén Itzá uncovered using ancient DNA - EconoTimes
EconoTimes· 16 hours agoAfter analysing the remains of 64 ancient sacrificed individuals, most of whom were children, researchers have revealed new details about human sacrifice at the ancient Maya ...
Ancient Maya DNA shows male kids were sacrificed in pairs at Chichén Itzá
Ars Technica· 1 day agoInhabitants of the ancient Maya city of Chichén Itzá are well-known for their practice of ritual ...
Can the bodies of astronauts survive Mars missions?
PA Media: Science via Yahoo News· 2 days agoTravelling into space changes the structure of kidneys, with galactic radiation causing damage that could potentially put human missions to Mars at risk...
Scientists Release Largest Trove of Data on How Space Travel Affects the Human Body
Smithsonian Magazine· 7 hours agoSeveral missions in 2021 took private citizens on tourist flights. Last month, six people flew to...
Ancient Maya preferred to sacrifice boys, analysis of remains reveals
Newsweek· 1 day agoThe findings were made in Mexico's Yucatan peninsula, which used to be home to the ancient city of...
Things You Should Know About Adenoviruses
Forbes· 2 days agoOnce perceived as mere pathogens, adenoviruses have transformed remarkably, becoming indispensable allies in the fight against genetic disorders. In an...