Epigenetic 'scars' of trauma are passed down from generation to generation, study of Syrian refugees shows
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POLG diseases: Rare genetic diseases that rob cells of energy and affected the late Prince of Luxembourg
POLG-associated diseases are caused by mutations in a gene needed to maintain DNA inside mitochondria, as shown in the microscope image above. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Disease name: Polymerase gamma-associated diseases, abbreviated as POLG-associated diseases. Affected populations: POLG-related disorders are a…
NASA and SpaceX cancel mission to transport astronauts to the International Space Station
NASA and SpaceX canceled Wednesday night the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket that was intended to extract astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore from the International Space Station, where they have spent nine months, because of technical problems with…
Mosaic depicting fighting cupids discovered in Turkey
The mosaic depicting fighting Cupids dates back to the third century BC and may be associated with Dionysus, the patron deity of the ancient city of Teos. Kady/Wikimedia CommonsRuins of Teos, Türkiye. Situated on the western coast of Turkey, the…
Ancient Roman gold coins believed to be worth millions found
“This is not just a unique discovery, it is a historical event, one of those that changes the course of history.” MiBAC/FacebookThe jug in which the coins were found. At a press conference to announce the discovery, Bonisoli described it…
Rare Mammoth Tusk Found on West Texas Ranch
Researchers have found a unique mammoth tusk at the O2 Ranch in Brewster, West Texas. (Photo credit: Devin Pettigrew/CBBS) A hunter looking for deer on a ranch in West Texas unexpectedly came across a rare mammoth tusk. A press release…