Genomics
Team solves 1,500-year-old mystery behind the 1st pandemic
Team solves 1,500-year-old mystery behind the 1st pandemic Researchers have uncovered direct genomic evidence of the bacterium behind the Plague of Justinian, which killed tens of millions and reshaped Western civilization. The discovery, led by an interdisciplinary team at the University of South Florida and Florida Atlantic University, identified Yersinia pestis in a mass grave […]
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Genomics can help insect farmers avoid pitfalls of domestication
Genomics can help insect farmers avoid pitfalls of domestication Genomics can help insect farmers avoid pitfalls of domestication by anticipating and addressing potential issues early on. Insect domestication, like other forms of domestication, comes with unique challenges, including the loss of immune abilities and increased susceptibility to disease in a homogeneous population. The use of […]
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Genomic sequencing reveals previously unknown genes that make microbes resistant to drugs and hard to kill
Genomic sequencing reveals previously unknown genes that make microbes resistant to drugs and hard to kill In the 20th century, when a routine infection was treated with a standard antibiotic, recovery was expected. But over time, the microbes responsible for these infections have evolved to evade the very drugs designed to eliminate them. Each year, […]
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