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This fusion event is a key evolutionary marker distinguishing humans from other great apes, as humans have 46 chromosomes while chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans possess 48. The fusion occurred through an end-to-end joining of two ancestral...

The study suggests that a specific genetic mutation, involving the insertion of an Alu element (a type of transposable DNA sequence), played a critical role in the evolutionary transition from tailed primates to tailless hominoids.

This is the documentation of TRITEX, a computational pipeline for chromosome-scale assembly of plant genomes. It was developed in the research group Domestication Genomics at the Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Research (IPK)...

Embarking on a PhD journey is a transformative step in academia. To ease this transition, we brings you a curated list of top resources and institutions across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland. These links will guide you through finding...

As genome screening becomes more affordable and integrated into routine healthcare, its potential to transform lives is immense. Policymakers, healthcare providers, and genetic counselors must collaborate to ensure ethical implementation, public...

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into bioinformatics has ushered in a new era of computational biology. Among the most transformative advancements are large language models (LLMs), such as GPT and BERT, which leverage deep learning...

The year 2024 has been marked by remarkable scientific advancements across various disciplines, each contributing to a deeper understanding of our universe, our planet, and ourselves. Here are ten of the most intriguing breakthroughs that have...