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DNA Sequenced in Space for the Very First Time by American Astronaut

The MinION sequencer is smaller than a smartphone.

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Recently Discovered Ancient African Genome May Prove Back to Africa Migration Theory

A team of scientists in Ethiopia have successfully obtained the DNA of an ancient man, who lived in the area more than 4,500 years ago. The scientists, who published their findings on Thursday, said that the man's genome proves that there was great back to Africa migration that occurred approximately 3,000 years ago.

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UK's 100,000 Genome Project May Find Cure for Cancer and Rare Diseases

Scientists looked for 100,000 volunteers who will allow their DNA to be sequenced and used as a public resource.

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DNA Study Reveals Ancient and Modern Europeans Have a Genetic Connection

The genetic unity also helps to identify when modern humans interbred with Neanderthals.

Scientists Discover the Oldest Human Genome

The oldest genome is closely related to ancient Europeans and had a small amount of Neanderthal gene.

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