News Archive
Culture (Not Just Genes) Drives Evolution
Oct 28, 2009
Cultural differences have manifested themselves in the DNA of distinct, regional populations.
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Human Speech Gene Found
Oct 27, 2009
A newly discovered gene helps to keep vocal cords limber.
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Drinking Water Wells Contaminated with Zinc
Oct 26, 2009
Zinc may be creeping into the water supply, which could have an affect on brain function.
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'Mermaid Girl' Shiloh Pepin Dies at Age 10
Oct 26, 2009
Shiloh Pepin, a girl who was born with fused legs, passed away over the weekend.
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Artificial Intelligence Diagnoses Abuse
Oct 26, 2009
A new computer program developed by doctors can detect victims of abuse.
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Swine Flu Vaccine Fears Debunked
Oct 23, 2009
Is the swine flu vaccine necessary and safe? We asked the experts to address common concerns.
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Swine Flu Vaccine Supplies Way Behind
Oct 22, 2009
Production of the swine flu vaccine is running several weeks behind schedule.
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Gold Nanoparticles Could Detect Disease
Oct 22, 2009
Modified nanoparticles that can identify prostate cancer could find a wide variety of diseases.
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Binging Rats Get Hooked on Junk Food
Oct 21, 2009
Junk food can elicit the same kind of addictive behavior in rats as heroin.
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Human Genetic 'Switchboard' Mapped
Oct 15, 2009
A complete map of the switches governing the operation of the human genome is plotted.
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Mosquito Parasite Fights Infectious Disease
Oct 1, 2009
Mosquito-borne diseases could be controlled using a parasite known as Wolbachia.
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T. Rex Likely Cut Down by Tiny Parasite
Sep 30, 2009
Tyrannosaurus rex and its relatives suffered from a potentially life-threatening disease.
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Virus-Like Particles May Fast-Track Vaccines
Sep 30, 2009
Virus-like particles could dramatically accelerate the process of vaccine production.
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Massive Earthquake Triggers Tsunami
Sep 29, 2009
A magnitude 8.3 earthquake struck Samoa, triggering a tsunami.
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Champagne Bubbles Burst with Flavor
Sep 28, 2009
Champagne bubbles create a mist that wafts the aroma to the drinker.
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