For human civilisations, creating a home on Mars has been a far-fetched dream as scientists hope to make the Red Planet a habitat for humans in the future. However, this dream appears difficult to achieve in the wake of brutal conditions on the planet, which experts warn can change the colour of humans and weaken their eyesight.

For human civilisations, creating a home on Mars has been a far-fetched dream as scientists hope to make the Red Planet a habitat for humans in the future. However, this dream appears difficult to achieve in the wake of brutal conditions on the planet, which experts warn can change the colour of humans and weaken their eyesight. According to experts, humans will find it extremely difficult to survive on Mars amid the harsh conditions. Experts warn of drastic mutations in humans on Mars According to biologist Dr Scott Solomon, who is from Rice University in Texas, if human settlers on Mars give birth to children, the latter are likely to undergo various drastic mutations and evolutionary changes. Also Read: Mars once lost its atmosphere. Scientists now believe they may have found it These mutations can occur because of low gravitation forces and high radiation and can result in green skin tone, weak muscles, poor eyesight and brittle bones, he said. In comparison to Earth, Mars is a smaller planet and has 30 per cent less gravity than our planet. There is also a lack of a protective ozone layer and magnetic field on the red planet, which exposes the planet to space radiation, cosmic rays, UV and charged particles released from the sun. This kind of environment has led to the mutation of humans at extreme rates so that they can cope with the new conditions. Dr Solomon explained that this can lead to changes in skin colour, which can help in coping with radiation. Watch: Is there life on mars? Scientists find 'oceans' of water miles beneath surface “Perhaps in the face of this high radiation, we might evolve some new type of skin pigment to help us deal with that radiation,” explained Solomon in his book, Future Humans. “Maybe we get our own green men," he added. He further said that lack of gravity can cause bones to turn brittle, which can break the pelvises of women during childbirth. He said that eyesight can get weaker because there will be a decline in the need to look at far distances in the wake of humans living together in small enclaves. (With inputs from agencies)

Humans may 'turn green and lose eyesight' while living on Mars, warns biologist

Back in 1879, scientist William Beal buried bottles with seeds in them to understand how long seeds can last. Recently, researchers from Michigan State University (MSU) dug up one of these bottles and found that some seeds were still growing.&nbsp;

Beal buried 20 bottles with over a thousand seeds each, and the goal was to help farmers deal with weeds. The bottles were buried in a way that water wouldn't collect in them. Originally, they planned to dig up a bottle every five years, but now they do it every 20 years.

Even though the experiment is really old, some seeds from the latest bottle were still able to grow. This is amazing because it shows that very old seeds can still sprout and become plants. Plant biologist Frank Telewski said he was surprised that something so old could still grow.

"The biggest surprise to me is that the seeds germinated again,"&nbsp;says&nbsp;plant biologist Frank Telewski, from MSU. "It's amazing that something so old can still grow."

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<h2>Genetic testing</h2>

Researchers at MSU used new technology to look at the genes of the plants grown from these old seeds. This is the first time they've done this, and it helped them confirm that these plants are the same as the ones Beal described.

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There are still four bottles left to be dug up, and they plan to keep doing this until the year 2100. The bottles are kept in a secret place so that no one else can open them. This helps make sure that the research is accurate and not changed by anyone, according to Science Alert.&nbsp;

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Back in 1879, scientist William Beal buried bottles with seeds in them to understand how long seeds can last. Recently, researchers from Michigan State University (MSU) dug up one of these bottles and found that some seeds were still growing.

Back in 1879, scientist William Beal buried bottles with seeds in them to understand how long seeds can last. Recently, researchers from Michigan State University (MSU) dug up one of these bottles and found that some seeds were still growing. Beal buried 20 bottles with over a thousand seeds each, and the goal was to help farmers deal with weeds. The bottles were buried in a way that water wouldn't collect in them. Originally, they planned to dig up a bottle every five years, but now they do it every 20 years. Even though the experiment is really old, some seeds from the latest bottle were still able to grow. This is amazing because it shows that very old seeds can still sprout and become plants. Plant biologist Frank Telewski said he was surprised that something so old could still grow. "The biggest surprise to me is that the seeds germinated again," says plant biologist Frank Telewski, from MSU. "It's amazing that something so old can still grow." Also read | In major breakthrough, scientists discover ‘kill switch' that can kill cancer Genetic testing Researchers at MSU used new technology to look at the genes of the plants grown from these old seeds. This is the first time they've done this, and it helped them confirm that these plants are the same as the ones Beal described. Also read | Cat parasite could be responsible for fragility in some older adults, says study There are still four bottles left to be dug up, and they plan to keep doing this until the year 2100. The bottles are kept in a secret place so that no one else can open them. This helps make sure that the research is accurate and not changed by anyone, according to Science Alert. (With inputs from agencies)

Scientists dig out seeds buried in a bottle in 1879, and this is what they found

A biologist who saw data linking Covid pandemic to raccoon dogs to a Wuhan market in China opened up on online trolls who have labelled her a liar.&nbsp;

Florence Debarre, an evolutionary biologist at France’s National Centre for Scientific Research, was pursuing her usual work looking at a virology database "Gisaid" when she found thousands of raw genetic sequences from China in early 2020, the same data which Beijing claimed had no trace of animals. &nbsp;

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In the swab data that she analysed, the biologist found that there was a Latin name for raccoon dog mentioned in the data multiple times.&nbsp;“It was one of the greatest emotions of my life.”&nbsp;

Now, Debarre is besieged by trolling online. “Last night, I was crying over the horrible things I’m reading about myself on social media,” she said, according to a report in The Gaurdian.&nbsp;

“It’s horrible to have people discuss the fact you may be lying, when you’re not lying,” the paper quoted her as saying. “When you have a profession in which being truthful is essential.”

As the world still waits for answers about the true origins of the Covid-19 virus, this non-conclusive report is a major breakthrough.&nbsp;

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The same swabs which Debarre analysed were studied in February 2022 by the Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CCDC). But at the time, the authority made a claim that there was no evidence in the swabs taken from Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in Wuhan, China, that could potentially demonstrate that animals are the vectors of the virus.&nbsp;

Shortly after the researchers downloaded the data, it disappeared from Gisaid database. About half a terabyte of genomic data was downloaded from some 50 samples.&nbsp;

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After Gisaid was contacted, they said they never remove the data but contributors have the authority to update the records.&nbsp;China CDC was approached by Debarre and her colleagues, but their request to work on further analysis of the data was dismissed.&nbsp;

WHO&nbsp; has said, “These data could have and should have been shared three years ago."&nbsp; 
 
As per reports, Chinese bamboo rats and raccoon dogs were sold at the Huanan market between May 2017 and November 2019, reported Nature.&nbsp;

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A biologist who saw data linking Covid pandemic to raccoon dogs to a Wuhan market in China opened up on online trolls who have labelled her a liar. Florence Debarre, an evolutionary biologist at France’s National Centre for Scientific Research, was pursuing her usual work looking at a virology database "Gisaid" when she found thousands of raw genetic sequences from China in early 2020, the same data which Beijing claimed had no trace of animals.

A biologist who saw data linking Covid pandemic to raccoon dogs to a Wuhan market in China opened up on online trolls who have labelled her a liar. Florence Debarre, an evolutionary biologist at France’s National Centre for Scientific Research, was pursuing her usual work looking at a virology database "Gisaid" when she found thousands of raw genetic sequences from China in early 2020, the same data which Beijing claimed had no trace of animals. Also Read | Marriage a license to rape? India's top court to hear pleas on marital rape; these countries criminalise it In the swab data that she analysed, the biologist found that there was a Latin name for raccoon dog mentioned in the data multiple times. “It was one of the greatest emotions of my life.” Now, Debarre is besieged by trolling online. “Last night, I was crying over the horrible things I’m reading about myself on social media,” she said, according to a report in The Gaurdian. “It’s horrible to have people discuss the fact you may be lying, when you’re not lying,” the paper quoted her as saying. “When you have a profession in which being truthful is essential.” As the world still waits for answers about the true origins of the Covid-19 virus, this non-conclusive report is a major breakthrough. Also Read | US cops in Mississippi shoot in Black man's mouth; sheriff office under scrutiny The same swabs which Debarre analysed were studied in February 2022 by the Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CCDC). But at the time, the authority made a claim that there was no evidence in the swabs taken from Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in Wuhan, China, that could potentially demonstrate that animals are the vectors of the virus. Shortly after the researchers downloaded the data, it disappeared from Gisaid database. About half a terabyte of genomic data was downloaded from some 50 samples. Watch | Silicon Valley Bank collapse: Textbook case of mismanagement × After Gisaid was contacted, they said they never remove the data but contributors have the authority to update the records. China CDC was approached by Debarre and her colleagues, but their request to work on further analysis of the data was dismissed. WHO has said, “These data could have and should have been shared three years ago." As per reports, Chinese bamboo rats and raccoon dogs were sold at the Huanan market between May 2017 and November 2019, reported Nature. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Biologist who saw data linking raccoon dogs to Wuhan opens up on trolls, says 'Being truthful is essential’

At his home in rural Costa Rica, biologist Federico Paniagua joined his family at the dining table to devour several types of insects that he raised on his farm and whose flavor he compares to potato chips.

Looking for low-cost and highly nutritious? Go for insects!

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