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Ancient DNA Details Population Dynamics Within Andean Tiwanaku Civilization

Using low-coverage sequencing data for individuals going back up to 1,800 years, investigators explored a complex pre-Columbian civilization at a site in Bolivia and Peru.

Nature Papers Examine Genomes of Centenarians, Transcription-Coupled DNA Repair

In Nature this week: analysis of centenarian genomes uncovers longevity-linked variants, and more.

Ancient Genomes from Bohemia Point to Complex Population Encounters in Central Europe

With 271 new or previously sequenced genomes from Bohemia, researchers followed population dynamics in the region between some 3,600 to 6,900 years ago.

Genome of Ancient Hunter-Gatherer Offers Look at Modern Human, Denisovan Population Dynamics

Genomic analyses of a 7,000-year-old sample from an island region near western Indonesia revealed Papuan-Australian and deep Asian ancestry, as well as Denisovan DNA.

Genome Research Papers on Sperm Mutations, Trypanosoma Brucei Chromatin, Single-Worm Transcriptomics

In Genome Research this week: chromatin structure and mutations in sperm; histone regulation in the Trypanosoma brucei parasite; and more.

Apr 12, 2021

Proteomic Study of SARS-CoV-2, SARS-CoV Infections Points to Potential Drug Targets

Apr 7, 2021

Ancient Sequencing Studies Provide Look at Early Modern Human Populations in Europe

Feb 22, 2021

Population History of East Asia Unveiled in Genomic Study

Feb 17, 2021

Neanderthal-Origin Haplotype Provides Protection Against Severe COVID-19

Jan 27, 2021

Proteomic Analysis of Ancient Teeth Points to Dairy Consumption in Africa Thousands of Years Ago

Dec 22, 2020

Ancient DNA Analysis Suggests Mariana Islands Settlers Hailed From the Philippines

Nov 5, 2020

Ancient DNA Sequences Spell Out Population History in Eastern Eurasian Steppe Region

Oct 29, 2020

Genome of Ancient East Asian Individual Suggests Population Admixture, Denisovan Ties

Sep 30, 2020

COVID-19 Genetic Risk Factor Passed Down From Neanderthals, Study Finds

Jun 19, 2020

Improved Pool Testing Methods Could Enable COVID-19 Screening as Pandemic Continues
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Jun 4, 2020

Ancient DNA Points to Multiple Early Migration Waves Into Caribbean

Jun 1, 2020

Ancient DNA Study in Northern China Links Population Migrations, Agriculture Shifts

May 29, 2020

Ancient DNA Analysis Describes Farmer, Hunter-Gatherer Interactions In Neolithic Europe

May 28, 2020

Ancient DNA Studies in the Near East Detail Complex, Interconnected Population Histories

May 20, 2020

Ancient Siberian Genomes Reveal Link to Native Americans

Apr 20, 2020

Neolithic, Bronze Age Population Dynamics Drawn From Ancient Central European Genomes

Apr 1, 2020

Ancient Tooth Proteomes Clarify Hominin Relationships, Evolutionary History

Feb 24, 2020

Ancient Salmonella Genomes Reveal Human Lifestyle-Related Host Adaptations

Nov 15, 2019

Ancient Mitochondrial Genomes Reveal Longstanding Lineages in Finland

Oct 10, 2019

Analysis of Ancient DNA Supports Notion of Family-Based Hierarchies in Bronze Age Germany

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US Booster Eligibility Decision

The US CDC director recommends that people at high risk of developing COVID-19 due to their jobs also be eligible for COVID-19 boosters, in addition to those 65 years old and older or with underlying medical conditions.

Arizona Bill Before Judge

The Arizona Daily Star reports that a judge is weighing whether a new Arizona law restricting abortion due to genetic conditions is a ban or a restriction.

Additional Genes

Wales is rolling out new genetic testing service for cancer patients, according to BBC News.

Science Papers Examine State of Human Genomic Research, Single-Cell Protein Quantification

In Science this week: a number of editorials and policy reports discuss advances in human genomic research, and more.