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Marked at Birth: Your Birth Month, Allergies and DNA Are Linked
Although scientists knew that birth season affected people's allergy risk, they didn't know why this happened. A study gets us one step closer.
Yes, You Can be Allergic to Vibrations
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Scientists are discovering why some people break out into hives from physical contact like clapping hands or running.
Are There Really Arachnids Living in My Eyelashes?
If someone told you that oodles of arachnids are jumping (and mating) on your eyelashes, you might be inclined to laugh it off. But it's true. Mites are happily living all over your face. What are they doing there anyway?
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.
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.
10 Scary Modern Technologies
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Some of our modern technologies can be a little scary. Take a look at 10 modern scary technologies, including computers taking over the world.
The 5 Most Important Things to Know About Aging
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What do you know about aging? If you learn how your body works, you can live longer. See the five most important things to know about aging.
Centrioles: You Can't Divide Cells Without Them
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Centrioles are spindles that create the pathways for chromosomes to follow during cell division.
How DNA Evidence Works
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DNA evidence is explained in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about DNA evidence.
Study Illuminates Genetic Origins of Skin Color Diversity
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A groundbreaking study finds light skin pigmentation gene variations originating in Africa, eroding the notion of race as a biological characteristic, and shedding light on cancer and evolution, too.