DNA and Genes
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Prime Day deals on DNA kits: Here's what these genetic tests might tell you
By Harry Bullmore last updated
Discover ancestry, fitness and nutrition information with these deals on DNA kits
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One in 500 men may carry an extra sex chromosome (most without knowing it)
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Extra sex chromosomes may raise the risk of certain health conditions.
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Ticking time bombs of DNA mutation may dictate when animals die
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Mutational clocks may drive the aging process.
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1st 'gapless' human genome finally sequenced
By Ben Turner published
Researchers added 200 million base pairs and 2 million genome variations to the sequence.
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'Informational simplicity' may explain why nature favors symmetry
By Cameron Duke published
Symmetry is so common in biology because life favors simple structures over complex ones.
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Plastic-eating bacteria: Genetic engineering and environmental impact
By Scott Dutfield published
Reference Plastic-eating bacteria could have a massive impact on our environmental plastic problem.
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Chromosomes: Facts about our genetic storerooms
By Daisy Dobrijevic, Jessie Szalay published
Reference Chromosomes are thread-like structures made up of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and carry hereditary information for everything from height to eye color.
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Super sensitive to B.O.? Maybe blame your genes
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Armpit B.O. smells stronger to those with certain gene variants.
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