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Space Makes Astronauts Sick
Astronauts may have problems with immune deficiencies while in space, a new study has found.
Read MorePosted on 21st May 2010No Comments
Different Fat Distribution in Men and Women is likely due to very Different Genes
Belly fat is associated with obesity-related conditions like diabetes and heart disease, so men are at a higher risk of these. But when women hit the menopause their ovarian hormone levels drop and their fat storage changes towards their waists.
Read MorePosted on 20th May 2010No Comments
Happy Anniversary Human DNA Sequence
Ten years ago the first working draft of the full sequence of the human genome was completed. The international was started in order to map the location of all genes in human DNA.
Read MorePosted on 30th April 2010No Comments
Three-parent IVF may prevent babies from inheriting diseases
Three-parent IVF treatment aims to get rid of rare genetic disorders in mothers.
Read MorePosted on 29th April 20106 Comments
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