Tag: genome
The genome of our ancestors tells us about the risk of disease, by Professor Alain Fischer – L’Express
The modern man – Homo sapiens – left Africa around 60,000 years ago, first reaching the Near East and the Middle East. But how did it then reach Europe? A…
The first genome from Pompeii’s victims mapped
The eruption of Mount Vesuvius covered Pompeii with a layer several meters thick of ash, pumice and lava. At the end of the 16th century, the city was rediscovered, but…
Thailand launches national human genome sequencing program
Thai scientists want to put the genetic heritage on the world map. A major challenge for a country that is still largely under-represented in global studies. From our correspondent in…
Unexplored regions of the human genome finally unveiled
You will also be interested [EN VIDÉO] Interview 1/5: the secrets of DNA DNA carries genetic information. Each cell has a nucleus made up of chromosomes containing DNA. We interviewed…
Neanderthal genes may protect against HIV
A genetic locus inherited from Neanderthals has been identified as a risk factor for severe Covid-19 in 2020. According to a scientist from the Max Planck Institute, the same genetic…
Neanderthal genes, which increase the risk of Covid-19, would protect against HIV
A genetic locus inherited from Neanderthals has been identified as a risk factor for severe Covid-19 in 2020. According to a scientist from the Max Planck Institute, the same genetic…
Thanks to their genes, some obese people are relatively healthy
Many obese people suffer from metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes while other obese people are in relatively good health. Why ? The answer may lie in the genes.…
the Covid further reinforced? His genome deciphered
The BA.2 variant, Omicron’s little brother questions. The mutation could infect people previously infected with Omicron, but there is no indication of greater danger. Summary [Mis à jour le 26…
SARS-CoV-2 awakens dormant endogenous retroviruses in our genome
According to a study still in pre-publication, a protein encoded by an endogenous human retrovirus is reactivated by SARS-CoV-2. The latter would be involved in the appearance of severe forms…
Omicron variant: its genome delivers the first information
Still unknown at the beginning of November, the Omicron variant is focusing the attention of scientists who are hard-working its genetics to detect potential clues about its contagiousness and severity.…