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- Humans
DNA reveals details of the peopling of the Americas
Migrants came in three distinct waves that interbred once in the New World.
- Science & Society
HeLa genome offers clues to cells’ cancerous nature
The genetic sequence is published along with an agreement to protect the privacy of the family of the cells’ provider, Henrietta Lacks.
- Science & Society
Flu researchers plan to repeat controversial work
The scientists who made the H5N1 strain transmissible between ferrets intend to do the same with H7N9.
- Humans
Y chromosome analysis moves Adam closer to Eve
A pair of genetic studies has pushed back age of men's most recent common ancestor.
- Life
Genes in wheat relatives help stave off stem rust
Wild and obscure species provide resistance to deadly fungus.
- Life
Tests show that deadly flu could spread among people
Experiment shows that new influenza virus transmits through air between ferrets, a common experimental stand-in for humans.
- Life
Experimental vaccine protects against many flu viruses
Ferrets that receive shot can fight off variety of influenza strains.
- Humans
Highlights from the Biology of Genomes meeting
Highlights from the genome biology meeting held May 7-11 in Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y., include an enormous tree's enormous genome, genes for strong-swimming sperm, and back-to-Africa migration some 3,000 years ago.
- Life
Exploration forges differences in identical twins
Mice with the same genes and surroundings diverged in brain development depending on how much they moved around their environment.
- Life
Mutation makes H5N1 flu lose its grip
Laboratory-added genetic change makes avian influenza unable to bind to bird cells.
- Life
New bird flu claims more victims
H7N9 influenza spreads to Beijing, may come from poultry and pigeons.
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