How is it that distinct populations of brain cells, or neurons, are able to work together to quickly summon an appropriate response? (discovermagazine.com)
This week, the researchers report another surprise: Ancient DNA from the infants shows that they came from two mothers who belonged to genetically distinct population groups. (sciencemag.org)
The new study should help by identifying distinct populations in which to look for medically important gene variants. (newscientist.com)