New Research Reveals Unexpected Results About Peru’s Urban Population

New Research Reveals Unexpected Results About Peru's Urban Population

In a remarkable advance in the field of human genetics and precision medicine, researchers led by Victor Borda, PhD, of the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM), have conducted the most comprehensive genetic study to date focusing on urban populations throughout Peru. This extensive research provides unprecedented insight into the genetic diversity and admixture … Read more

A new study reveals surprising things about people in Peru’s urban areas

Victor Borda, PhD

image: Victor Borda, PhD, of the University of Maryland School of Medicine, and colleagues have published the largest study to date on the genetics of indigenous Peruvians. vision Again Credit: University of Maryland School of Medicine Baltimore, April 2, 2026: Latin Americans are represented in less than a quarter of a percent of genetic studies … Read more

Wily coyote? Urban canines take more risks than rural ones, research finds

Wily coyote? Urban canines take more risks than rural ones, research finds

Anyone who has lived in the city for a long time can tell you – over time, you stop noticing new surprises. Unicycling bagpiper. A changer on the subway. Colors that turn the streets into art. Coyotes in big cities seem bold and fearless of new experiences. That’s according to a new study that researchers … Read more