Autism Could Be the Result of Inbreeding Between Neanderthals and Humans [Study]

Medicine & Technology Jun 16, 2024

A new study discovered that a subset of Neanderthal-derived genetic variants were more prevalent in autistic people than those without the condition.

Saber-Toothed Tigers, Dire Wolves Were Already in Trouble Due to Inbreeding Before Extinction

Jul 14, 2023

Saber-toothed tigers and dire wolves faced a lot of challenges with their population until they succumbed to extinction.

Isolated Tiger Snake Populations More Prone to Inbreeding Due to Urbanization; May Lose Ability to Adapt

Nov 01, 2021

Curtin University researchers found that Perth tiger snake populations were more geographically isolated and lacks genetic diversity that could result in them losing the ability to adapt to ever-changing environments.

Polar Bear Populations See 10-Percent Loss in Genetic Diversity; Study Cites Rapid Arctic Ice Melting as Primary Driver for the Decline

Sep 10, 2021

The level of inbreeding among polar bears is low as of today, although as groups turn more isolated due to their melting habitat, inbreeding may increase later on.

Inbreeding Among Royals: 14 Monarchs Who Experienced the Side Effects of Incest

Jan 07, 2020

The things they do to maintain power and prestige.

All In The Family: Arranged Marriages And Genetic Diversity

May 14, 2015

A Massey University research team has discovered some interesting new truths about the ways arranged marriages affect genetic diversity and the ways that humans follow even important cultural rules selectively-and they may surprise you. The results show that the isolated Indonesian Rindi tribe produces genetic diversity similar to random mating by loosely complying with their rules which mandate arranged, inbred marriages.