Breakthrough in Woolly Mammoth DNA, Bacteria Manipulates Wasp, Brain Area Regulating Attention

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Scientists make a big breakthrough with woolly mammoth DNA, uncovering the three-dimensional architecture of its genome. A fascinating study reveals how bacteria manipulate a wasp to get rid of its males. An Israeli study finds the brain area regulating attention and wakefulness. Plus, scientists discover how the same ear senses murmurs and listens to screaming music, revealing the remarkable resilience of the human auditory system.

Sources:
https://theweek.com/science/woolly-mammoth-dna
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/scientists-found-a-bacteria-tricked-a-wasp-to-get-rid-of-its-males/article68403072.ece
https://www.haaretz.com/science-and-health/2024-07-14/ty-article/israeli-study-finds-brain-area-regulating-attention-and-wakefulness/00000190-ace2-d9f4-afd5-eeef185a0000
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/scientists-find-how-the-same-ear-senses-murmurs-and-listens-to-screaming-music/article68399665.ece

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:40) Scientists just made a big breakthrough with woolly mammoth DNA
(00:03:02) Scientists found a bacteria tricked a wasp to get rid of its males
(00:05:31) Israeli study finds brain area regulating attention and wakefulness
(00:08:45) Scientists find how the same ear senses murmurs and listens to screaming music

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