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genetics

Neanderthal genome already giving up its secrets

Life

Neanderthal genome already giving up its secrets

The decoding of the nuclear genome should be complete by year's end, say researchers – early glimpses are already ruling some theories about our extinct close relatives

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Life

Spanish Inquisition left genetic legacy in Iberia

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First 'placebo gene' discovered

Life

First 'placebo gene' discovered

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Life

Bug genes are the key to human digestion

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New acceptance for Down's syndrome

Opinion

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Life

Molecular fireworks could produce '30-minute genomes'

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Memories may be stored on your DNA

Life

Memories may be stored on your DNA

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Health

Down's symptoms may be treatable in the womb

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Would eating heavy atoms lengthen our lives?

Health

Would eating heavy atoms lengthen our lives?

Features

Has universal ageing mechanism been found?

Health

Has universal ageing mechanism been found?

A protein that causes yeast to age seems to have a similar effect in mice too – the finding might lead to drugs to reverse age-related diseases

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Health

Safer fetal test for genetic diseases on horizon

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Life

Electric fish prefers sexual charge of its own species

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Life

Solar-powered sea slug harnesses stolen plant genes

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Technology

Invention: Microscopic bio-robot slaves

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