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Topic: Neanderthal

Neanderthal men mated with Homo sapiens women. It was a matter of preference, study finds

The study, published in Science, was motivated by a curious observation—the X chromosome in modern humans has a minimal amount of Neanderthal DNA. 

Genetic code inherited from Neanderthals increases severe Covid risk but protects from HIV

The link was found when scientists looked into why a gene that made humans susceptible to a disease had survived thousands of years of evolution — unless it had a favourable impact.

New French study follows a blood trail to reveal why ancient human beings went extinct

Neanderthals had a blood type that made them more vulnerable to infectious diseases that led to high infant mortality, a study published Wednesday explained.

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Why peptides are the most exciting intersection between biotechnology and dermatology

PDRN, a bioactive molecule, has gained popularity in Korea. It is commonly used in treatments designed to restore skin quality rather than simply reduce wrinkles.

Gulf conflict pushes Dubai diamond traders to eye Surat for rough stone auctions. But there are hurdles

Industry leaders say India’s complicated customs process and GST levies are deterrents for traders to come to Surat for auctions.

Supreme Leader Mojtaba, the man Iran must keep alive & the secret force ‘tasked with it’—all about NOPO

The Nirouyeh Vijeh Pasdaran Velayat, or NOPO, was the only force Ali Khamenei trusted.It was founded in 1991 and is more feared than the Revolutionary Guards.

Peaceful power transfers followed uprisings in India’s neighbourhood. It’s a sign of mature democracies

Rating democracies is a tricky business. I am only using the simple metric of who in the Indian subcontinent has had the most peaceful, stable, normal political transitions and continuity.