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Scientists sequenced the genome of Thorin, a 42,000-year-old Neanderthal found in France, revealing that this individual was genetically isolated from other Neanderthal groups and showed no interbreeding with modern humans, challenging previous assumptions about Neanderthal populations and human extinction.
Scientists sequenced the genome of Thorin, a 42,000-year-old Neanderthal found in France, revealing that this individual was genetically isolated from other Neanderthal groups and showed no interbreeding with modern humans, challenging previous assumptions about Neanderthal populations and human evolution.
A study has found that black-footed cats, the smallest species of felid in Africa, are inbreeding at alarming rates due to habitat fragmentation, putting them at risk of a rare, deadly disease called amyloidosis. The researchers identified genetic markers of recent inbreeding events and linked this to a heightened risk of developing amyloidosis, which causes a protein build-up in organs and can be fatal. The study highlights the need for more research and conservation efforts to address the risks faced by small feline species like the black-footed cat.
A study has found that black-footed cats, the smallest and deadliest cats in Africa, are facing alarming levels of inbreeding due to genetic isolation caused by habitat fragmentation. This inbreeding increases the risk of developing amyloidosis, a rare and deadly disease that affects about 70% of the captive black-footed cat population. The researchers identified harmful gene variants associated with amyloidosis and emphasized the need for more conservation efforts and research on small feline species.