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Scientists produce genetic map of chimpanzees to fight trafficking

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Scientists have now mapped the genomes of 828 wild chimpanzees from across Africa, using new sequencing techniques. Scientists have produced the first genetic map of chimpanzees in the wild, providing a detailed reconstruction of the endangered species’ past migrations, and a new tool to combat illegal trafficking. The genomic catalog, which includes 828 individuals from …

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Scientists have shared footage of genetically modified hamsters fighting in their cages

Scientists accidentally create super-vicious HAMSTERS in lab after genetic modification test goes wrong

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Scientists accidentally create super vicious HAMSTERS in lab after gene-editing experiment goes wrong and aggressive rodents chase, bite and pin each other Gene-editing lab test inadvertently creates horde of rabid hamsters Scientists removed key hormone in hopes it would boost animal cooperation But it drove them wild, prompting the hamsters to be chased, bited and …

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Genetic data points to at least two separate ongoing monkeypox outbreaks, suggesting wider spread

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JThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday that new genetic sequencing data indicates there are at least two separate outbreaks of monkeypox underway outside of Africa – a startling finding that an official says suggests that international spread is wider and occurring for longer than previously realized. Three of the 10 viruses …

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A massive new study confirms that being tall puts you at risk for a whole host of diseases

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Standing head and shoulders above the crowd has its benefits, but those extra inches can come at a cost. Being tall is fundamentally associated with a number of diseases, from varicose veins to peripheral nerve damage, according to a new study. An international team of researchers has compared height measurements, both genetic and physical, with …

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The broad spectrum of autism depends on the spectrum of genetic factors – Neuroscience News

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Summary: Genetic factors influence the severity of symptoms in children on the autism spectrum, and different genetic factors have been associated with different ASD symptoms. Source: UCSD Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is called “spectrum” because the clinical features of ASD range from mild social impairment in some people to severe intellectual disability or epilepsy in …

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World’s largest factory discovered in Australia | CNN

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Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. CNN — The largest fair in the world plant has been identified in shallow waters off the coast of Western Australia, scientists say. The sprawling seagrass, a marine flowering plant known as Posidonia australis, stretches …

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Seven healthy habits linked to lower risk of dementia in people at genetic risk

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EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE UNTIL 4:00 PM ET, WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2022 MINNEAPOLIS – According to research published in the May 25, 2022 online issue of Neurology®the medical journal of American Academy of Neurology. The seven factors for heart and brain health, known as the American Heart Association’s Life’s Simple 7, are: be active, eat better, …

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