Australia mulls use of ‘controversial’ gene drives to rid country of feral cats

Australia mulls use of ‘controversial’ gene drives to rid country of feral cats

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Synthetic biology and genetic technology could be a safer, more humane way of curbing invasive species. Feral cat populations, for ...
Long-standing belief that meat-eating helped drive human evolution called into question

Long-standing belief that meat-eating helped drive human evolution called into question

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There’s a widespread belief that eating meat became much more common with the advent of big-brained Homo erectus, two million ...
Another long-term study challenges benefits of moderate alcohol consumption

Another long-term study challenges benefits of moderate alcohol consumption

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While the evidence on alcohol consumption varies from study to study, it’s generally thought that people who drink in moderation ...