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How does your body know the difference between dominant and recessive genes?
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Ever since I took biology in high school I have wondered -- why do humans (and plants and animals) have two of every gene, and why is one "dominant" and the other "recessive"? How does my body know which one is dominant? How does it pick between the
Super Genetics: Genes That Protect Against COVID-19 and More
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Countless superhero movies have been released in the past decade, playing to our fascination with people with higher than usual abilities. But what if people really could have superpowers like those portrayed in the movies, thanks to the inheritance of so-called super genes?
5 Characteristics of a Great Science Teacher
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Science education methods are changing as a result of the Next Generation Science Standards, which aim to define a uniform vision for K-12 science education across the U.S.
How Pollen Works
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Pollen grains are, in essence, plant sperm. But how do the grains get where they need to go, and what's the advantage of trusting your genetic future to the winds?
Can You Name These Overwatch Characters from a Screenshot?
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Multiplayer first-person shooter Overwatch was released in 2016 and is taking the world by storm! Are you a devoted fan who goes beyond casual knowledge of the lore? Test your smarts with this quiz!
Could scientists resurrect the dodo bird?
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The dodo bird could be brought back from extinction thanks to the recent discovery of an intact dodo skeleton. Read about the recent dodo bird discovery.
Do we need biodegradable plastics?
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No all plastic is biodegradable. Could using more biodegradable plastic help our environment? Do we really need it? Find out if we really need biodegradable plastic with this article by HowStuffWorks.com.
Can scientists clone dinosaurs?
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Dinosaur cloning was first popularized in the movie 'Jurassic Park.' Read about the science of cloning dinosaurs and where we might find dinosaur DNA.
A City in South Dakota Boasts a Life-size Statue of Every US President
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Why does Rapid City, South Dakota, have a statue of every American president? Learn more about presidential statues in this HowStuffWorks article.
How The Thing Works
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The Thing is a cultural icon that just won't die. Learn more about the creature from the classic 1950s sci-fi flick The Thing.