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Scientists discovered that Ireland's rare Old Irish Goat shares DNA with goats from the Late Bronze Age, proving an unbroken 3,000-year lineage. This living link to ancient farming communities is now critically endangered but offers hope for preserving Ireland's agricultural heritage.
New research reveals music doesn't follow the same paths as language or genetics, yet listeners worldwide can still recognize lullabies and dance songs across cultures. From Bad Bunny's Spanish Super Bowl performance to multilingual albums breaking barriers, diverse music proves connection matters more than universal understanding.
A biotech company just unveiled a tabletop device that can sequence your entire genome for $100, making personalized medicine more accessible than ever. This breakthrough could transform how doctors diagnose and treat diseases.
Researchers at Monash University have found a way to permanently silence cancer-causing genes in aggressive leukemias, potentially allowing shorter treatment courses with fewer side effects. The discovery targets the cellular "memory" that keeps cancer genes switched on.
Researchers in India discovered a single gene that causes three major health conditions to occur together, opening doors for early detection and better treatment. The breakthrough could help doctors identify at-risk families before symptoms appear.
New research reveals that losing the Y chromosome with age might not be harmful after all, challenging decades of scientific concern. This discovery could reshape how we understand healthy aging in men.
Scientists discovered genetics play a far bigger role in how long we live than anyone thought. The finding could unlock new ways to help everyone live healthier, longer lives.
Scientists discovered that prenatal estrogen, reflected in finger length ratios, may have driven human brain evolution. The surprising finding explains why boys exposed to higher estrogen levels before birth develop larger heads and brains.
Transcendental meditation doesn't just calm your mind. New research shows it actually turns down genes linked to aging and stress.
After three decades of studying brain development in mice, researchers have finally solved the mystery behind rare neurodevelopmental conditions affecting 18 children who went years without answers. The discovery links the ASTN1 gene to a spectrum of disorders, giving families long-awaited explanations and hope for future treatments.
New research on 780 million people with dyslexia reveals it's not caused by a single faulty gene but by broader brain networks. This breakthrough could transform how we identify and help people with reading difficulties.
A new genetic discovery explains how animals with backbones became so complex. The finding could help scientists better understand human development and disease.
Scientists discovered that plants secretly borrow genetic tools from bacteria to create powerful medicinal compounds. This breakthrough could make new drugs faster, cheaper, and safer to produce.
Scientists discovered your genes influence how long you'll live much more than we thought. The finding could unlock new ways to help everyone age more healthily.
Researchers at the University of St Andrews discovered how our ancestors developed backbones, complex brains, and sophisticated immune systems through a molecular explosion of protein diversity. The breakthrough could revolutionize how we treat diseases linked to cellular communication.
Over 100 scientists used Google DeepMind's new AI tool to hunt for diagnoses for 29 families living with mysterious genetic conditions. The technology can decode the 98% of human DNA that doesn't make proteins, opening new hope for 350 million people with undiagnosed rare diseases.
Scientists are studying people over 107 years old in Brazil to understand what helps humans live extraordinarily long, healthy lives. The research could reveal genetic keys to extreme longevity that benefit everyone.
Over 100 researchers used Google DeepMind's new AI tool to tackle 29 undiagnosed rare diseases, revealing clues hidden in the 98% of DNA that scientists barely understand. This breakthrough could help 350 million people worldwide living without answers.
Scientists discovered our genes influence how long we live far more than previously thought. New research shows genetics account for over half of lifespan, opening doors to breakthrough longevity treatments.
Google DeepMind just unveiled AlphaGenome, an AI that can analyze a million DNA letters at once to predict how mutations cause disease. Over 3,000 scientists in 160 countries are already using it to speed up research on cancer, brain disorders, and rare diseases.
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