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An international scientific collaboration, whose leader is the University of Toronto, made a new discovery about the mechanism that allows stem cells “decide” on what types of differentiated cells they will become. This breakthrough allows for new perspectives in the field of regenerative medicine therapies such as cell or cancer treatment.
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 2009 was a veritable feast of prehistoric finds. For starters, German scientists discovered through the genome of the Neanderthal that our ancestors could speak. The incoming of this menu is the arrival of Ida to New York, which has been described as the “missing link”.
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This information is critical to maintain genetic diversity, and will properly develop conservation plans for the water rat (Arvicola sapidus). Researchers at the Biological Station of Doñana (CSIC) and the UGR have jointly addressed the population genetic and phylogeographic study of the species throughout its range (France and the Iberian Peninsula)
 Scientists from the Biological Station of Doñana (CSIC) and the University of Granada have characterized the genetic diversity of populations of animal species (in this case, a mouse) throughout its range, a fundamental input to properly develop conservation plans for this species.
This work has been produced by Alejandro Centeno Cuadros,
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Researchers at the Salk Institute in California (USA) have developed the first detailed map of the human epigenome, ie the set of modifications of the genome involved in pathologies like cancer, Alzheimer’s and various mental illnesses.
Although the human genome sequence detailing each DNA base of nearly 3,000 million bases that make up the human genome itself does not explain how it regulates its function.
“Before, we simply seeing anecdotal evidence of the epigenome,” says Joseph Ecker, author of the study and director of the Genomic Analysis Laboratory at the Salk Institute.
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A team of researchers from the Veterinary Faculty of the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM) has developed a simple and rapid method to distinguish the flesh of quail, pheasant, dove and other game birds through DNA analysis. Verification of the authenticity of such meat prevents fraudulent marketing under names that do not correspond with the real identity of the product
 A group of researchers from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, UCM has developed a genetic technique to identify quail meat (Coturnix coturnix), Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus), Painted (Numida meleagris), Grouse (Capercaillie Tetrao), Woodcock (Eurasian Woodcock) And pigeon (Wood Pigeon) And that of the two species of quail that are consumed more often in Spain: the red partridge (Alectoris rufa) And the chukar partridge (Alectoris chukar).
“Now we can differentiate the meat of these species of other birds in everyday use, such as chicken (Gallus gallus), Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo), The Muscovy duck (Carina moschata) Or goose (Anser anser), “Stated Maria Rojas, an author of the study.
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