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The woolly mammoths on Wrangel Island, from a tiny original population, persisted for 6,000 years despite genetic obstacles. Their sudden extinction remains a mystery, offering lessons for modern conservation efforts. Credit: Beth Zaiken Genetic analysis of the last woolly mammoths on Wrangel Island has revealed a population that managed to survive for 6,000 years despite … Read more
A newly developed method called ReapTEC enabled the discovery of thousands of active bidirectional enhancers. Further analysis of GWAS data revealed that several immune-mediated diseases, such as multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis, are associated with genetic variations within these enhancers. Credit: RIKEN Researchers led by Yasuhiro Murakawa from the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences … Read more
CNN — An extremely dangerous, unusually long heat wave is intensifying and spreading along the West Coast — and relief won’t be coming for days. Officials from California to Oregon to Washington to Nevada and Arizona are bracing for potential wildfires, opening cooling centers and warning residents to stay indoors and stay hydrated as the … Read more
Bitcoin faces a battle to maintain its bull market as Mt. Gox redemptions trigger the largest liquidation cascade in years. BTC Price Super Trend Support Approaching First Test Since 2022 According to data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView, the price of Bitcoin (BTC) dropped 5% on July 5 alone. And now, traders are looking … Read more
Prime Day deals are starting early, and while there are big discounts on the best PS5 games, you’ll find the best value on the PlayStation Store. The digital store just launched its new Essential Picks Saleand there are some real bargains to be had during this limited-time event. My favorite deal is Dragon’s Dogma 2 … Read more
Play video content KNEKT.tv The late Crazy Town frontman Sliding Shell Shock was sober and happy a few months before his accidental overdose… and seemed determined to move on. TMZ has obtained footage of one of Shifty’s final interviews before his sudden death, and he spoke with Mayra Dias Gomes. The singer – real name … Read more
Like the Bulls keep exploring the trading market for a possible Zach LaVine deal, agent Rich Paul wants his client to handle the situation professionally and not push for a move or criticize the team’s actions, KC Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago writes. “I want to make this clear and clear: the whole idea that … Read more
Last week, Earth was treated to a rare event: not one, but two large asteroids passing within earshot. Neither 2024 MK nor 2011 UL21, as the asteroids are known, came close enough to pose a threat, but both were within range of radar systems, so NASA got a few happy snapshots to mark the occasion. … Read more
A newly discovered communication pathway that connects widely separated nerve centers in the brain and skull with the body outside could provide a new target for nipping migraine pain in the bud. Researchers have long tried to figure out where migraines start in the brain and how these one-sided, nauseating headaches cause pain and other … Read more
Tourists photograph an eruption of Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park in this 2011 photo. A man was killed Thursday in a shootout with police park rangers after he carried a gun and made threats, the National Park Service said. Julie Jacobson/AP hide caption switch caption Julie Jacobson/AP One person has died after a shootout … Read more