The story of our human origins has just become more complex. A recent study reveals that we descend not from one, but from at least two distinct ancestral populations. Researchers from ...

Incomplete data results in reduced genetic diversity and contributes to population decline. Commonly known as the “corpse ...

Genetic insights into the Fulani people not only illuminate their biological history but also enrich our understanding of ...

A new genomic study has uncovered long-lost genetic diversity in mammoth lineages spanning over a million years, providing new insights into the evolutionary history of these animals.

Although sedentary behavior may be an evolutionarily selected trait, it is still important to try to be physically active, says a new study. Researchers have shown for the first time that genetic ...

Genetic testing, also known as DNA testing, involves obtaining DNA from a sample of cells in your body to identify specific genes, chromosomes, or proteins, including those that are faulty (known as ...

The capitals grew by 427,800 people (2.4%) in 2023-24. Capital city growth comprised overseas migration (373,000), natural increase (89,500) and internal migration (-34,600). Melbourne had the largest ...

A genetic data giant is falling, and it’s unclear what will happen to millions of people’s most intimate personal information in the aftermath. On March 23, DNA testing company 23andMe ...

“While many of the state-based genetic privacy laws are a good start, they generally lack a private right of action and only protect a slice of the U.S. population.” If you’ve used 23andMe, your ...

The popularity of for-profit genetic testing services like Ancestry and 23andMe has skyrocketed in recent years. These tests can teach users more about their ancestry or health. But they can also ...

DNA-testing company 23andMe and its co-founder, Anne Wojcicki, aimed to revolutionize healthcare, bringing genetic tests into homes with just a tube of spit. WSJ takes a look at factors that ...

Only two studies (Zhabagin et al., 2021; Ashirbekov et al., 2022a) have performed genetic analyses of the Zhetiru tribe, mainly focusing on the population structure of Kazakhs in western Kazakhstan.