Tag: Genetics
Science: Genetics: Genome Reveals Why Giraffes Have Long Necks [A Deceptive Article by the Journal “Nature”]
“Some of the specific genes identified are involved in regulating both skeletal and cardiovascular development. This COULD mean that mutations in a small number of genes are driving the giraffe’s adaptations, such as a long neck and a turbocharged cardiovascular system, in parallel, says Cavener.This study identifies genes associated with the giraffe’s adaptations, BUT DOES…
Science: Remnant Genetics: Tibetans Inherited High-Altitude Gene From Ancient Human
“A “superathlete” gene that helps Sherpas and other Tibetans breathe easy at high altitudes was inherited from an ancient species of human. That’s the conclusion of a new study, which finds that the gene variant came from people known as Denisovans, who went extinct soon after they mated with the ancestors of Europeans and Asians…
Science: Genetics: “Meet ‘Dark DNA’ – The Hidden Genes That May Change How We Think About Evolution”
“…in some cases we’re faced with a mystery. Some animal genomes seem to be missing certain genes, ones that appear in other similar species and must be present to keep the animals alive. These apparently missing genes have been dubbed “dark DNA”. And its existence could change the way we think about evolution….” Click Meet…
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