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Genomic Study: Indian Rors Have Roots in West Eurasia

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Ajai Kumar Pathak

A new genomic study highlights the closeness of the Ror and Jat Indian population groups to populations residing west of India, including modern Europe. Continue reading →

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An important genetic test for pregnant women will soon be made in Estonia

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Karl Vetemaa

Estonian researchers have developed an innovative method of medical genetics that will enable non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) to be carried out soon in Estonia. NIPT is like an insurance policy, providing reliable genetic testing about fetal chromosomal health already at … Continue reading →

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Genetic Mutation Influences Mental Disorders and Alcohol Addiction

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Katre Tatrik

Tartu brain scientists discovered a genetic mutation that influences mental disorders and alcohol addiction. Continue reading →

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What Is the Origin of the Slavs?

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Inga Külmoja

An extensive genome-scale study confirms that the “Slavicization” of Europe was about linguistic rather than genetic transformation. Continue reading →

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Genetically Diverse Parents Have Taller and Smarter Kids

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Katre Tatrik

A global gene study shows that children of genetically diverse parents are on average taller and smarter. Continue reading →

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Genes and Culture that Make You Drink (Alcohol)

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Inga Külmoja

Neuropsychopharmacologist Jaanus Harro and ethnologist Aimar Ventsel shed light on the genetic and cultural aspects of alcohol consumption. Continue reading →

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Europeans and Indians Share a Light-Skinned Ancestor

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Villu Päärt

Find out how the lighter skin colour of Europeans and many Indians has been inherited from an ancestor living somewhere in the Middle East or Central Asia 20,000 years ago. Continue reading →

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