DNA obtained from the bones and teeth of ancient Europeans who lived up to 34,000 years ago is providing insight into the origin of the often-disabling neurological disease multiple sclerosis, finding that genetic variants that now increase its risk once served to protect people from animal-borne diseases. The findings stemmed from research involving ancient DNA …
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DNA From Ancient Europeans Reveals Surprising Multiple Sclerosis Origins
DNA obtained from the bones and teeth of ancient Europeans who lived up to 34,000 years ago is providing insight into the origin of the often-disabling neurological disease multiple sclerosis, finding that genetic variants that now increase its risk once served to protect people from animal-borne diseases. The findings stemmed from research involving ancient DNA …
Genetic Genealogy Identifies Suspect in 1982 Cold Case Murder in Toronto Apartment
Toronto police say the use of DNA alongside genetic genealogy has helped them identify a suspect in a cold case murder of a 47-year-old man in 1982. On May 17, 1982, Kevin McBride died of multiple stab wounds inside of his apartment on Sheppard Avenue East near Markham Road, police said. McBride was last seen two days …