Scientists have analyzed the genomes of ancient Minoans and Mycenaeans, revealing shared ancestry linked to Neolithic farmers from Anatolia, with additional genetic input from the Caucasus/Iran and, for Mycenaeans, from northern grasslands. The study also confirms a genetic link between Mycenaeans and modern Greeks.
New study identifies three rare gene variants in *MAP1A*, *ANO8*, and *ANK2* that can increase the risk of ADHD by up to 15 times, offering significant insights into the genetic basis of the condition.
An international study led by the University of Leipzig Medical Center has demonstrated that changes in a single gene, GRIN2A, can cause mental illness, challenging previous assumptions about polygenic causes of disorders like schizophrenia, anxiety, and depression.
An exploration of the Yamnaya culture, their origins on the Pontic-Caspian Steppe, their expansion into Europe, and their impact on language, genetics, and culture.
This article investigates the genetic origins of the Indo-European language family, utilizing ancient DNA analysis to trace their history and dispersal.
DNA from a Neanderthal bone fragment in Crimea, dated to around 45,900-45,300 years ago, reveals genetic links between European and Siberian Neanderthals and suggests a migration corridor along 55°N.
This study reconstructs mitogenomes from ancient burials in Kashmir, revealing genetic continuity with local populations and evidence of contact with the Swat Valley and Central Asia.
Scientists have sequenced a complete genome from ancient Egypt, revealing the man's ancestry was mostly North African with a notable fraction from the Fertile Crescent, supporting a long-suspected cultural link.
Researchers at Michigan State University have uncovered a surprising mechanism that plants use to regulate their growth — one that directly ties their development to how they perceive light. They found a metabolic compound, naringenin chalcone, can 'reprogram' a UV light sensor, potentially leading to more resilient crops.
Genetic studies of human metabolism have been limited in scale and allelic breadth. Here we provide a data-driven map of the genetic regulation of circulating small molecules and lipoprotein characteristics (249 traits) measured using proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy across the allele frequency spectrum in ~450,000 individuals.
