Scientists have traced the origins of certain disease-risk genes to ancient humans, providing insight into modern disorders such as multiple sclerosis (MS), Alzheimer’s, and type 2 diabetes. The study analysed DNA from almost 5,000 ancient human bones and teeth, discovering genes that increase the risk of MS in north-western Europe were introduced by sheep and cattle herders migrating from the east around 5,000 years ago. This offers a genetic background for the high prevalence of MS in northern Europe.
IoT and ransomware are big security risks, and health systems feel unprepared
US healthcare organizations are facing an increasing number of sophisticated cybersecurity threats, with almost 400 entities reporting incidents linked to ransomware in 2024. Half of
