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When did we begin genetically engineering food?
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The practice of genetically engineering food started taking off after some key discoveries about DNA. Learn when we began genetically engineering food.
The Science Behind Why We All Have Snot
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Believe it or snot, almost every living creature has some kind of mucus - because mucus does so many things. A study found mucus was so beneficial to mammals, it evolved independently in species.
How One Key Protein May Help Tendons Enhance Athletic Performance
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The presence of the protein Piezo1 plays a key role in how tendons heal - and a genetic mutation in that protein may enhance athletic performance.
Cipro Overview
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Cipro is an antibiotic that fights against anthrax. Learn all about bacteria and how antibiotics work, see diagrams and learn how Cipro works.
Would having your own clone be like having an identical twin?
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The difference between a clone and a twin isn't great genetically. Find out why a clone and a twin are so similar and which would be your best match.
The Quest to Fix the Grocery Store Tomato
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Grocery store tomatoes are all but flavorless anymore. A group of scientists is out to bring the ripe, red taste of summer back.
5 Inherited Skin Problems
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These 5 inherited skin problems are rare genetic disorders affecting the largest organ. Learn about 5 inherited skin problems.
Meiosis vs. Mitosis: Unraveling Cell Division
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Cell division can be confusing, but it's not as difficult if you pretend chromosomes are sentences.
What causes aging?
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Aging causes include both genetic and environmental factors. Find out what research says about aging causes and rates of aging.
Cancer: What You Need to Know
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Cancer indicates a disease characterized by the abnormal and unregulated growth of cells. Learn about causes of cancer, cancer detection and cancer treatments.