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Ancient Rome’s Crabs: A Story Written in DNA and Evolution
Rome’s ancient ruins are not just about human history they are also home to Italy’s only native freshwater crabs. These small crabs, called Potamon fluviatile, have lived in Rome’s waterways for thousands of years, surviving alongside emperors, gladiators, and today’s tourists. What’s truly interesting about them is not just how long they have been
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The DNA secrets Hidden in Americas Most iconic Tree
What Did Scientists Study? The focus of this research was the white oak (Quercus alba), a species native to North America and a symbol of strength, longevity, and ecological importance. Scientists sequenced its genome, which consists of over 1.5 billion base pairs, making it one of the most complex plant genomes ever decoded. What
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Paleogenomics
Paleogenomics is a interesting field that combines the study of ancient DNA with genomics. It allows scientists to investigate into the past and learn about the evolution, migrations, and adaptations of extinct species, including our own ancestors. Ancient DNA (aDNA) is DNA extracted from ancient remains like bones, teeth, hair, and mummified tissues. The preservation
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