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After comparing modern genomes with ancient DNA, researchers discovered more than 50 cases of an initially rare beneficial genetic variant becoming prevalent across all members of ancient human groups

Fifteen people have come out of a cave in southwestern France, where they spent 40 days without daylight, clocks and communication with the outside world as part of an experiment to study how well humans can adapt to isolation. The experience of being so shut off from the world was (surprisingly) an enjoyable one, one of the 15 volunteers said and several added they wanted to stay in the cave longer. “It was like pressing pause,” said Marina...

“It was like pressing pause."