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A massive study of ancient and modern DNA from thousands of West Eurasian people has identified nearly 500 genetic variants ...

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The work demonstrates the power of ancient DNA to illuminate human biology and medicine in addition to history. A massive ...

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A new frontier in space exploration presents a critical question: can humans reproduce in a zero-gravity environment? Recent research conducted in Australia unveils daunting challenges that put a ...

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A new study suggests humans may face serious barriers to reproducing in space, raising new questions about how future settlements beyond Earth could sustain life. Researchers found that simulated ...

A new study found that microgravity simulated on Earth hindered sperm cell movement, egg fertilization and embryo development ‪—‬ findings that have serious implications for the future of space ...