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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Some primitive viruses spreading through the human genome, a new engine of cancer

An international team describes how jumping genes play a role in patients with lung, colon, and other organ tumors.

Feb 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Combination of ‘Neanderthal Father and Modern Human Mother’ was Trendy

A new genetic study reveals that the combination of Neanderthal fathers and modern human mothers played a significant role in the genetic makeup of non-African populations today.

Feb 27 • 01:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

How much does genetics influence healthy longevity and which are the five places where people live over 100 years

This article discusses the influence of genetics on healthy longevity, emphasizing lifestyle factors and highlighting five regions where centenarians thrive.

Feb 26 • 20:03 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The inheritance mass reveals: Women preferred Neanderthals

Research suggests that between two and three percent of modern human DNA is inherited from Neanderthals, primarily from interactions where Neanderthal men mated with Homo sapiens women.

Feb 26 • 19:31 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Neanderthal men chose sapiens women: genetics reveals how our ancestors' sex lives were

A study reveals that crossbreeding between Neanderthals and modern humans largely involved Neanderthal males and sapiens females, although the reasons behind this bias remain unclear.

Feb 26 • 19:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Genetics and Intellectual Property Protection: Key Issues Raised by a Seed Company to Boost Soybean Yields and Narrow the Production Gap

A seed company in Argentina has introduced new soybean varieties and highlighted the importance of genetics and intellectual property protection to improve agricultural yields.

Feb 26 • 14:37 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

New genome study: Fewer people are related to Genghis Khan than previously thought

A new genome study reveals that the number of people related to Genghis Khan is much smaller than earlier estimations, contradicting the belief that one in every 200 men worldwide might share a lineage with him.

Feb 26 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

EXCITING NEWS ⟩ Gene scissors open new doors in the breeding of food plants

Gene editing techniques are being explored to improve food plant breeding, offering quicker and more efficient ways to develop high-yield and disease-resistant crops.

Feb 25 • 22:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Life & Tech

Caring Father or Brutal Abuser? Researchers Discovered a Genetic 'Switch'

Researchers found that the Agouti gene in the brains of African striped mice plays a crucial role in whether a father cares for his young or begins to attack them.

Feb 25 • 11:36 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Researchers have identified a gene that reduces the urge to smoke

Researchers have discovered a gene linked to lower nicotine dependence and reduced tobacco consumption.

Feb 25 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

NEW RESEARCH ⟩ The Startling Similarity Between Cats and Humans in Cancer Opens Paths to New Treatments

Recent research reveals that cancer tumors in cats develop in a manner almost genetically identical to those in humans, suggesting potential advancements in treatments for both species.

Feb 25 • 05:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Homo sapiens, modern humanity, has hybridized with Neanderthals wherever they reached

Research indicates that as modern humans migrated from Africa, they interbred with Neanderthals, and this interbreeding had significant implications for human genetics.

Feb 25 • 00:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Discovery that people with certain genetic variants are less 'hooked' on tobacco

Individuals carrying specific genetic variants related to nicotine regulation are less likely to smoke heavily, according to new research.

Feb 24 • 16:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The discovery of a genetic alteration that predisposes to smoking less opens another avenue for treating smoking addiction

A study has identified rare genetic variants associated with reduced tobacco consumption, presenting new possibilities for smoking cessation treatments.

Feb 24 • 16:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New feline cancer genome could benefit humans

A new study suggests that genetic mutations causing cancer in cats could provide insights for human cancer treatments.

Feb 24 • 03:01 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

For the first time in the world, how radiation affected children who worked in Chernobyl was investigated

A new study reveals that children of radiation-exposed parents show increased de novo mutations linked to their parents' exposure to Chernobyl.

Feb 23 • 20:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Brazilian researcher faces Antarctica to study bird genetics and monitor avian influenza

A Brazilian researcher is conducting fieldwork in Antarctica to study the genetics of seabirds and monitor the spread of avian influenza.

Feb 23 • 13:40 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Extreme Longevity May Have an Unexpected Origin: Genes Inherited from Prehistoric Ancestors

A study indicates that extreme longevity in some individuals may be linked to genetic traits inherited from prehistoric ancestors like Neanderthals and Denisovans.

Feb 23 • 12:01 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

Giant tortoises return to the Galapagos Islands after nearly 150 years

158 juvenile giant tortoises have been released into the wild in the Galapagos, marking a significant step in conservation efforts for the species that nearly went extinct 150 years ago.

Feb 23 • 11:54 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Invisible helpers protect the pine

A recent study from the Estonian University of Life Sciences reveals that the fungal communities protecting pines are mainly influenced by the host tree's genetics and its growing location, highlighting the impact of climate change and new diseases on tree resilience.

Feb 23 • 10:37 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

New reception in Skåne – to prevent and detect hereditary cancer in time

A new facility has opened in Malmö to provide coordinated care and support for individuals with hereditary cancer risks in Skåne.

Feb 23 • 09:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The DNA of a cigarette butt allows a man to be sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a teenager in California in 1982

Advancements in forensic genetics have led to the conviction of James Oliver Unick for the 1982 murder of Sarah Geer in Sonoma County, California, resulting in a life sentence without parole.

Feb 23 • 09:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

How cats can provide the key to curing cancer in humans

A detailed genetic map of cancer in domestic cats shows significant similarities with human versions of the disease, potentially guiding new treatment methods for both species.

Feb 21 • 13:41 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Does your pet have the cure? According to a study, cats could be the key to treating breast cancer in humans

A scientific study reveals that domestic cats may hold keys to better understand breast cancer in humans, identifying common genetic alterations that can lead to treatments for both species.

Feb 20 • 21:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

How cats may provide the key to curing cancer in humans

A genetic map of cancer in domestic cats reveals striking similarities to human cancer, potentially aiding in treatment for both species.

Feb 20 • 17:46 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Promising drug compound attacks fat from genetic roots

A new oral drug compound, TLC-2716, shows promise in significantly reducing blood fat levels linked to fatal heart diseases.

Feb 20 • 14:50 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

“It's a great goal”: the world's number one breeder paid US$270,000 in the United States for half of a bull with Argentine blood

Kelly Schaff purchased half of an Angus bull with Argentine blood for US$270,000 at a major auction in the US, marking a significant achievement for Argentine bovine genetics.

Feb 20 • 12:40 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Cats May Help in Treating Cancer in Humans

An international team of researchers has found genetic similarities between cancers in domestic cats and humans, which could enhance our understanding of tumor biology and treatment approaches.

Feb 20 • 10:38 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Feline cancer is genetically similar to human cancer, which will aid in treatment research

Research indicates that the genetic similarities between feline and human cancers could enhance treatment options for both species.

Feb 20 • 09:32 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

The AI system that learns from a million species to design new treatments

A new AI model, developed through a collaboration between major tech companies and researchers, aims to modify cells and molecules to create effective treatments for various diseases.

Feb 19 • 20:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

EDEN: the AI system that learns from a million species to design new treatments

The EDEN system utilizes AI to modify cells and molecules precisely to develop new treatments for diseases.

Feb 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

The selfish genes of Trump

The article discusses gene theory in the context of individual behavior and societal impacts, focusing on how genes, rather than individuals or species, play a crucial role in evolutionary success.

Feb 17 • 18:25 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Play uses Greek mythology to reflect on the weight of heredity in life

The play "Hereditary" at Sesc Pompeia explores the themes of genetic inheritance through the lens of Greek mythology, focusing on the personal experiences of artist Moira Braga.

Feb 17 • 13:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

He is 82 years old, a marathon runner, and now scientists are studying his longevity genetics: 'As I felt good, I continued'

Juan López, an 82-year-old marathon runner, is being studied by scientists for his longevity and physical fitness, having started training at the age of 66 and becoming a champion.

Feb 16 • 18:47 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

Genetic Testing: How to Use the Environment and DNA to Our Advantage for a Better Life, According to an Expert

Dr. Cristina Boullosa explains how our genes and epigenetics influence our health and potential for improvement through lifestyle choices.

Feb 16 • 16:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

The genetic impact on longevity is underestimated

A new study reveals that genetic factors contribute approximately 50% to human longevity, doubling previous estimates.

Feb 15 • 22:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Scientist makes cider from 'feral' apples collected along country roads

A Sydney scientist has been collecting wild apples to produce cider as part of a personal project that intertwines his interests in genetics and fermentation.

Feb 15 • 22:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

When crossing paths ends quite unusually. Who are the Kentucky blue people?

The article explores the real-life genetic condition that causes blue skin, focusing on the Fugate family from Kentucky.

Feb 14 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Exotic table grapes, with imported genetics, are a big bet from the São Francisco Valley

Exotic table grape varieties, such as Cotton Candy and Sweet Black, are gaining popularity among Brazilian vineyard growers in the São Francisco Valley, primarily aimed at the international market.

Feb 14 • 20:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

The Amazing Mechanism of Plants that 'Defeat' Their Genetic Death

Researchers have discovered a surprising mechanism in hybrid plants that allows them to survive genetic incompatibility, potentially providing new avenues for plant improvement.

Feb 14 • 06:41 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Mitochondrial DNA proves that Australia was settled 60,000 years ago

Scientists have found genetic evidence suggesting that the first humans arrived in Australia and New Guinea 60,000 years ago, coinciding with a period when sea levels were lower and land connections existed.

Feb 12 • 07:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

OVERVIEW › The British National Health Service orders to stop preventing marriages between first cousins

The UK's NHS has instructed its staff to cease the prevention of marriages between first cousins, citing minimal additional risk of genetic disorder in children from such unions.

Feb 11 • 22:01 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Psychiatrist on alcohol addiction: tendency is related to brain sensitivity, genetic factors, and environment

A Lithuanian psychiatrist discusses how alcohol addiction is influenced by brain sensitivity, genetics, and individual circumstances, informing public understanding of addiction.

Feb 11 • 07:35 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

UK public health system posts job ad for nurse focused on 'close-relative marriage'

The UK’s NHS has advertised a nursing position to support families engaged in close-relative marriage, focusing on informed reproductive decision-making due to associated genetic risks.

Feb 10 • 19:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Greek population that has preserved the same genetic lineage for 1,400 years

A study reveals that the Maniot population in Greece has maintained a genetic lineage distinct from other groups for over 1,400 years due to their isolation.

Feb 10 • 11:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Crazy about Cows": he founded the first Argentine cattle farm in Europe, and one of the owners of Atlético Madrid was his great client

Ricardo Cantarelli has established Argentina's first cattle farm in Europe, facilitating the distribution of Angus genetics across multiple countries from Spain.

Feb 9 • 20:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Many Try to Remove Cellulite Using Methods That Don't Work – A Doctor Shares an Honest Opinion on Different Approaches

A Finnish plastic surgeon discusses common misconceptions about the causes of cellulite and provides insights into effective treatments.

Feb 9 • 05:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

How the mystery of the bow-legged Dalmatians was solved

Swedish researchers have discovered the genetic mutation causing dwarfism in Dalmatians, which leads to mobility issues and pain.

Feb 8 • 17:10 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Genetics is only half the story. Scientists calculate how many people unnecessarily get cancer each year

A new study suggests that up to 40% of cancer cases diagnosed in 2022 could have been prevented through timely preventive measures.

Feb 8 • 11:05 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Living Longer: This Study That Disrupts Certainties About the Influence of Our Genes

A new study suggests that genetic factors may play a much larger role in longevity than previously believed, indicating heredity could account for nearly 50% of our lifespan.

Feb 8 • 07:30 UTC

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