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Unravelling the links between consanguinity and genetic diseases

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In the rich tapestry of human ancestry and history, there is one genomic thread that weaves a particularly complex narrative. It connects our lineage through the many generations across our existence on the earth, and also defines our genetic vulnerabilities. This thread is none other than consanguinity: the practice of marrying close relatives, an age-old…

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Genomic clues suggest humans’ ancestors nearly went extinct 9L years ago

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The human population on the earth exceeded eight billion people in November 2022, underscoring our species’ status as the dominant force on our planet, with our unparalleled cognitive abilities and technological prowess, and ability to harness, engineer, and reshape the environment around us. This dominance has also resulted in some catastrophic outcomes as we have…

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