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Study determines that Neanderthals, Densisovians met and bred with super-archaic ancestors of humans

In a study published in “Science Advances” on Feb. 20, 2020, researchers focused on the behaviors of Denosovians and Neanderthals – looking approximately 700,000 years ago- to learn about the human-like beings that may have mated with the distant ancestors of present-day humans.

Study using crowd-sourced specimens sheds light on diversity in the oral microbiome

A study published in “Nature” in February highlights the importance of research into the oral microbiome, and how regular dental care affects its diversity.

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Doctors use in vivo CRISPR gene editing in the eye, to treat a form of blindness

A patient at the Casey Eye Institute of Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Ore., was the first to undergo gene therapy inside the human body for a form of blindness.

Robot autonomy tested in Subterranean Challenge competition

The Subterranean Challenge (SubT) wrapped its second round of competition on Feb. 27 Elmira, Wash.

Researchers analyze genetic material to learn about population histories

Migration throughout the years has played a role in the diversity and population of the United States.

Researchers learn that parts of the liver expand while regeneration occurs and return to normal when regeneration ends

Researchers using digital tissue reconstruction of mouse-liver tissue have discovered what happens inside the liver when it regrows.

Author Saini cites university's eugenics probe in calling on scientists to acknowledge inherent lack of objectivity in their work

A recent report by a world-renowned university about one of its former fellows' efforts to revive the debunked pseudoscience of eugenics highlights a problem in the scientific community: that too many scientists believe they can keep political views and prejudices out of their work, a prominent author wrote.

Brandon University researchers find worm that thrives on plastics

The discovery of a link between waxworms and bacteria that devour plastic by Brandon University researchers could lead to new means to reduce plastic waste worldwide, the scientists said.

Study reveals that early Earth may have been a waterworld without continents

"Waterworld" may not be just a Hollywood movie, at least not according to the results of a study published on March 2 in Nature Geoscience.

British moth species use the region cortex to change color

Three moth species have the same gene that can cause them to change colors, researchers learned last year.

Researchers discover organism that doesn't need to breathe to survive

Researchers have discovered an organism that does not need to breathe to survive.

Research review urges further study of condensins and cohesins - nature's bobby pins

There are structures inside your cells that can (and do) automatically organize your DNA.

Meltglass found in Syria was likely created by a cosmic event thousands of years ago, say researchers

Meltglass excavated from Abu Hureyra -an ancient village in the Euphrates Valley of Syria- points to a cosmic event of some sort that wiped out the village.

Researchers find a switch that reverses age and diabetes-related inflammation

Researchers have discovered a molecular switch that can stop inflammation related to aging and diabetes.

Antibiotic discovered with never-before-seen method of killing bacteria

Concerns over antibiotic resistance have pushed researchers to look for new agents that can stop the growth of, or kill microorganisms that cause illness.

Researcher associated with MOSAiC research project in the arctic has COVID-19

The journal Nature reported on March 11 that an individual working on the international scientific project called MOSAiC (Multidisciplinary Drifting Observatory for the Study of Arctic Climate) has contracted COVID-19.

Researchers discover methylation can persist despite loss of DNA methyltransferase

Methylation is a heritable information pattern found in living organisms - distinct from the DNA sequence - that governs expression of genes. Methylation does not occur in all species, but it is not uncommon. Until this publication the methylation pattern has been understood by scientists to rely on enzymes to deposit and maintain it.