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Victorian rule of thumb beats genetic prediction

Even the best modern techniques fail to beat a 123-year-old calculation for predicting the height of children, shows a new analysis

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Ethical stem cells stripped of 'cancer' genes

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Child abuse may leave 'suicide marks' on genes

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Born to look on the bright side

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Rare syndrome points to sociability gene

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We need a satisfactory metaphor for DNA

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We need a satisfactory metaphor for DNA

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Gene therapy promises one-shot treatment for HIV

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Gene therapy promises one-shot treatment for HIV

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Gene therapy for HIV shows promise

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Ancient virus gave wasps power over caterpillar DNA

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Ancient virus gave wasps power over caterpillar DNA

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First draft of Neanderthal genome is unveiled

The DNA sequence will allow scientists to examine Neanderthals' relationship with modern humans as never before

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Genome sequencing falls to $5000

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Did invading farmers drive pygmy diversity?

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Genetic roots of synaesthesia unearthed

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Mutant worms raise hopes for stroke treatment

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