Genetics and Genomics
3 reportsGenetics and Genomics is investigated through experiments and observations spanning molecules, cells, organisms, populations, or ecosystems. Current understanding relies on DNA variation, genome-wide association, and primary observations, with uncertainty tracked across measurement, classification, and reconstruction.
Genome sequencing and population genomics are compared with direct observations. This record clarifies how genetic variants are identified and which variants affect traits, distinguishing a consistent pattern from a uniquely established explanation.
Genome sequencing and population genomics are compared with direct observations. This record clarifies how genetic variants are identified and which variants affect traits, distinguishing a consistent pattern from a uniquely established explanation.
Ancient DNA Reveals Women Held Power in Prehistoric Europe
Recent genetic studies of prehistoric burials across Europe are challenging long-held assumptions about gender roles, showing that women sometimes held high status and power. Archaeologists are re-examining evidence from sites like Çatalhöyük and Iron Age Britain
Neanderthal Gene Variant Linked to Muscle Mass in Modern Humans
A newly published study identifies a Neanderthal-derived gene variant in the growth hormone receptor that increases muscle mass in some modern humans. Researchers analyzed ancient DNA and over a million modern genomes to trace its distribution and effects.
Ancient DNA Reveals Two Unknown Human Lineages in Modern Genomes
A new genome analysis method has identified traces of two previously unknown extinct human lineages in the DNA of living people, offering fresh insight into ancient population interactions and the complexity of human evolution