CiVL News: Mar 30, 2026, 6:06 AM PDT -- Scientists Map Most Common Brain Disorder While Whales Dodge Ships

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This episode explores new genetic discoveries, environmental protection efforts, and scientific warnings. It covers a newly identified brain disorder, successful whale conservation, and concerns about synthetic biology.

• Scientists identified ReNU2 syndrome, a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting thousands, caused by RNU2-2 gene variants.

• A voluntary ship speed reduction program cut fatal whale strike risk by 40% off California's coast.

• The program also reduced underwater noise pollution by 70% and greenhouse gas emissions by 55,771 metric tons.

• Scientists warn of biological risks from 'mirror bacteria' research and call for a global pause.

• Transient orcas were observed hunting a porpoise and a seal in Seattle's Elliott Bay.

• A 110,000-year-old Neanderthal genome revealed severe inbreeding within isolated populations.

• Eastern Neanderthals diverged faster due to isolation, experiencing population bottlenecks 120,000 years ago.

• A review of 280 studies from 1975-2024 provided evidence for multilevel selection.

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