Ancestry & Evolution
The desire to understand our origins is primal. By examining our DNA over successive generations through the evolutionary process of inherited characteristics of human and animal populations–as well as from those species from which humans share a common ancestry–we can decipher our individual and collective past and develop medical innovations for the future.
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Does DNA really make you who you are?
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What contributions did ancient Denisovans make to modern human gene pool?
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Can insects be genetically engineered as bioweapons?
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Early eugenics movement first introduced biology to politics
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Ancient tooth’s DNA adds Denisovians to human family tree
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Will genome editing disrupt species evolution?
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Discoverers of ancient human Homo naledi fossils accused of rushing analysis
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Mass genetic surveillance? Reflecting on bio discrimination, DNA evidence, immigration procedures and privacy
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Danish bugs document damaging effects of climate change
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New discovery challenges long-held model of DNA replication
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Are humans still evolving?
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White House mulling microbiome research initiative?
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