Genetics Stories
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These Genes Predict Hair Loss In Men
Cracking the genetic code for baldness could also prevent serious diseases in men. -
How ALS Disease Progression Could Be Delayed
ALS is a disease that robs people of their muscle control and kills many within just a few years — but a new molecule might help them survive longer. -
Here’s Why You Are Short Or Tall
Scientists have identified genes that can make people grow whole centimeters. -
CRISPR Technology Makes Cows Resist Tuberculosis
Cows can be made resistant to tuberculosis using a technology that involves changing their DNA. -
Hormone Could Cure Autism’s Attention, Social Dysfunction
A hormone that naturally occurs in our bodies might one day be used to treat people with autism. -
Are You More Likely To Get Sick When You Haven’t Had Enough Sleep?
You have to get enough sleep or the soldiers will start deserting your body’s army. -
4 Facts About Cloning To Make You Sound Smart
There’s a lot more to cloning than a sheep named Dolly. Here’s what you need to know. -
Why We Get Varicose Veins, And Fast Ways To Treat Them
Why we get varicose veins, and fast ways to treat large, swollen blood vessels. -
Here’s Why You Hate Your Hair
There’s a reason your hair is wildly curly or straight as a pin. -
Shigellosis Outbreaks Show How Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Develop
New research on the bacteria behind shigellosis may reveal clues into how bacteria become resistant to antibiotics. -
Does Heavy Metal Make You Happier? Genetics, Music And Your Moods
New research has found genetic components to how music and noise can affect our mood and brain activity. -
Why Your Skin Doesn’t Leak
Your skin can hold in all your bodily fluids essentially because it is a math genius.
