Ancient DNA sheds light on evolution of relapsing fever bacteria
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Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and UCL have analyzed ancient DNA from Borrelia recurrentis, a type of bacteria that causes relapsing fever, pinpointing when it evolved to spread through lice rather than ticks, and how it gained and lost genes in the process.
New York-based Claryx has emerged from stealth with $3.5 million in pre-seed funding.
Outlander VC led the round, with participation from Company Ventures, Boost VC, Neon, Mana Ventures, 640 Oxford and Precursor Ventures.
The funding will help Claryx continue to "build…
Researchers have shown that measurements taken from a person's fingertip could help identify physical patterns associated with stress, anxiety and depression.
The international study, involving experts from Aston University, used a wearable device that shines light into the skin to…
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