How Africa learned to love the cow
Article Abstract:
The genetic origin and the history of lactase persistence found in the sub-Saharan Africa are studied using the DNA samples of Africa's cattle herders. Lactase persistence is the best example of convergent evolution in humans, as only one gene is involved, with different mutations in different parts of the world having similar effects.
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2006
Africa, Herders, Lactose intolerance
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2006
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'Rejuvenation' protects neurons in mouse models of Parkinson's disease
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The study of the death of dopamine-containing neurons of the brain in Parkinson's disease showed that blocking the channels in adult neurons could slow or stop the progress of the disease.
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2007
United States, Health aspects, Neurons, Parkinson's disease, Parkinson disease, Dopamine
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2007
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Subjects list: Research, Genetic aspects
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