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The pioneering scientist who raced to sequence the first human genome and transformed genetics into modern medicine has died at 79, leaving behind breakthroughs that changed how we understand life itself. His work laid the foundation for countless medical advances we benefit from today.
Scientists are rewriting human history by combining satellite technology from space with DNA extracted from ancient bones. The breakthroughs have revealed 3,100 hidden settlements and mapped 5,000 ancient human genomes, showing our ancestors traveled and mixed far more than anyone imagined.
Scientists in China just built the world's largest collection of complete human genomes, mapping genetic variations that could revolutionize how doctors diagnose and treat diseases. This breakthrough includes discovering millions of genetic differences never seen before in existing medical databases.