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Promiscuous birds produce genetically stronger offspring, study shows
New research shows that when female birds mate with multiple partners, they produce genetically stronger offspring. Published Sep. 3 in the ...
DNA vaccine for Type 1 diabetes looks promising
The following is an excerpt. A clinical trial for a Type 1 diabetes vaccine has resulted in promising findings, suggesting ...
California: Sen. Boxer seeks nationwide labeling of genetically modified foods
The following is an edited excerpt. Following the defeat of Proposition 37 last November, Sen. Barbara Boxer is proposing federal ...
Lice genes reveal human migration
The following is an edited excerpt. Lice genes could offer insights into human migration, according to new research. The new ...
Genetic screening: Do you really want to know what might eventually kill you?
Americans spend more than $5 billion annually on genetic testing for everything from Alzheimer's to breast cancer to Huntington's disease, ...
Research reveals that genetics may play a role in how people behave during a crisis
Many people may wonder how they would react in an emergency situation, one that could involve risking their lives to ...
Scientists work to develop human organs from stem cells
Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania have teamed up with their counterparts all over the world, working to develop human ...
Agent Orange corn’ thrills farmers, worries critics
There is a controversy in the food industry over so-called “Agent Orange corn.” The genetically modified vegetable is protected from ...
Controversy flares over Agent Orange
The food industry is embroiled in a controversy over what critics call "Agent Orange corn." The genetically-modified vegetable is protected ...
Stem cells boost brain tumor treatments for some patients, study finds
Patients with brain cancer may face devastating side effects from chemotherapy, but a new study offers a possible solution: stem ...
Environmental influence on epigenetics
It is called epigenetics. This is where at the microscopic level the genes should function normal but something in the ...
Gene therapy for HIV safe, but effectiveness still unclear
New research shows that gene therapy can have long-lasting effects on the immune cells of HIV patients -- a promising ...
