GENETIC ANCESTRY

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Dec 17 2025SCIENCE

Unraveling the Mystery of the Beachy Head Lady

The story of the Beachy Head Lady, once believed to be the "first black Briton, " has taken an unexpected turn. Scientists have now revealed that her origins might not be what we initially thought. The skeleton, found in 2012 in Eastbourne Town Hall, was initially thought to belong to a woman from

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May 28 2025SCIENCE

How Genes Shape Leukemia Outcomes

In the world of medicine, understanding how genes work is crucial. T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (T-ALL) is a type of blood cancer that affects children and young adults. Researchers looked into how a person's genetic background influences the disease and its treatment. Genetic background, or

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May 14 2025HEALTH

Unraveling the Impact of Genetic and Social Factors on Health

The impact of social and structural factors on health differences is well-documented. These factors are the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age. These factors shape how healthy people are and how long they live. For Black adults, the percentage of African genetic ancestry

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Brain Tumors in Kids: Do Genes Matter?

You might think all brain tumors are the same. But let’s dive into some fascinating facts! Researchers from the Pediatric Brain Tumor Atlas (PBTA) and the Pacific Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium (PNOC) have been exploring how our genetic roots play a role in these tumors. Central nervous system

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