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.
Dashboards, automation on top of palliative care nurses’ wishlist
Aged care nurses in Australia have voiced their interest in improved and integrated technology solutions to provide streamlined end-of-life care, though they face challenges with
