Maria Cohut
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Hypersexuality a medical condition? Scientists find genetic links to compulsive sexual behavior
Although it can have a significantly negative impact on a person's quality of life, whether compulsive sexual behavior qualifies as a ...

Can genetics explain why women live longer than men?
Existing research has shown that, on average, women tend to live longer than men, and many mammals show this same ...

Is there a genetic link between Alzheimer’s and higher childhood IQs?
Mutations of the amyloid precursor protein gene are known to be involved in the development of Alzheimer's disease. Now, new ...