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Epigenetics: Discovery

Epigenetics: Discovery

A vast array of molecular mechanisms affect gene activity. These "switches" turn activity up or down, with long-lasting effects that are sometimes inherited

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Epigenetics: A ubiquitous phenomenon

Epigenetics: A ubiquitous phenomenon

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Did learning to fly give bats super-immunity?

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Did learning to fly give bats super-immunity?

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Fetal healing: Curing congenital diseases in the womb

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Fetal healing: Curing congenital diseases in the womb

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Zebrafish made to grow pre-hands instead of fins

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Zebrafish made to grow pre-hands instead of fins

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Permian mass extinction triggered by humble microbe

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Souped-up immune cells force leukaemia into remission

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Souped-up immune cells force leukaemia into remission

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We all carry hundreds of rogue mutations

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Female lemurs avoid the wrong love in the dark

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Risk of childhood obesity can be predicted at birth

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Risk of childhood obesity can be predicted at birth

An online tool that analyses factors such as birth weight and mother's professional status can predict a baby's future risk of obesity

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Genes show how your lifestyle affects your health

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Our true dawn: Pinning down human origins

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Life

Mining MRSA genetic code halts superbug outbreak

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Brazil aims to clone endangered animals

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