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8 Super Cool Genetic Mutations Found In Humans
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Genetic mutations are the instrument by which nature adds new variations to life. If the mutations give rise to advantageous traits, they get passed down through successive generations and can spread throughout the entire population of a species. Evolution just wouldn't be possible without mutations springing up now and again to bestow new attributes on [...] The post 8 Super Cool Genetic Mutations Found In Humans appeared first on Goliath.
Can you guess the scientific name of these common things?
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Did you know there's a mushroom called Spongiforma squarepantsii? Carl Linnaeus invented modern taxonomy and scientists have expanded this vocabulary over the years. Let's see how many scientific names you can guess correctly!
What Causes Mutations? Piecing Together DNA's Puzzling Edits
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DNA mutation can be caused by a wide variety of factors. Learn about some of the many causes of DNA mutation in this article form HowStuffWorks.
Stoned Ape Theory: Magic Mushrooms and Human Evolution
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Do we owe the emergence of language and self-reflection to the ancient and sustained consumption of psilocybin mushrooms?
Extremophiles: How Do These Organisms Push the Limits of Life?
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Extremophiles are organisms that live in "extreme" environments. Learn why extremophiles are remarkable, not only because of their habitats.
10 Oldest Known Diseases
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You won't find some of history's biggest killers on this list, but you will find at least one disease that will make you want to bite something and another that might make you break out in "elevated pustules." Curious yet?
What is the origin of life on Earth?
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What is the origin of life on Earth? Learn about theories of evolution and the origin of life on Earth at HowStuffWorks.
2010 in Pictures
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Take a look at 2010 pictures and see the top stories and events of the year. See how much you remember about 2010 with 2010 pictures.
How Woolly Mammoths Worked
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Hop in your time machine, set the clock back a few thousand years and meet some woolly wonders. They even have a few things to teach us about the fate of modern elephants.
Epidemiologists Are the 'Disease Detectives' Protecting Public Health
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Who do you call when there's a new disease outbreak? An epidemiologist. These disease detectives investigate the who, what, why, when and where of epidemics worldwide.