DNA transcription is the vital first step needed for switching on our genes. For a gene to be switched on, it must be acted ...

Scientists uncovered how ancient blood groups helped Homo sapiens as compared to Neanderthals in their survival and spread ...

A team of paleoanthropologists and geneticists from Aix Marseille Univ, CNRS, EFS, ADES has found evidence of what may have been a contributing factor to the decline of Neanderthals. In their paper ...

aureus isolates cultured from the human nose and on the skin to investigate which genes are important for the bacteria to adapt and persist. Published today (13 January) in Nature Communications ...

Many people carry genes from Neanderthals, which may influence traits like immune response, skin color, and even behavioral characteristics. The world of genetics is complex but understanding it ...

And even today humans are left with some Neanderthal genes, many of which pertain to the immune system. Interbreeding between modern humans and Neanderthals allowed for genetic segments in the genome ...

Stunning discoveries and fresh breakthroughs in DNA analysis are changing our understanding of our own evolution and offering a new picture of the "other humans" that our ancestors met across Europe ...

While genes cannot be modified, knowledge of genetic risks can help people make lifestyle changes to lower their risk.” The absence of population-specific genomic data has often limited the success of ...

"We have now identified numerous genes that impact the development of our teeth, some of which are responsible for differences between ethnic groups," says statistical geneticist Kaustubh Adhikari, ...