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  • 15 April 2026

Genomics-guided trial could increase options for people undergoing cancer therapy — plus, a landmark ancient-genome study reveals natural selection in hundreds of human genes.

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  1. Benjamin Thompson

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00:46 A massive trial assessing the outcomes of ‘off label’ cancer treatment

Research Article: Verkerk et al.

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15:14 10,000 years of western Eurasian evolution

Nature: Landmark ancient-genome study shows surprise acceleration of human evolution

Research Article: Akbari et al.

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doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-026-01241-0

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