Supreme Court Rules Unanimously That Human Genes Cannot Be Patented
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Could Family Longevity Protect Against Dementia?
New research shows that if your parents lived longer lives than those in their peer group your risk of cognitive impairment is reduced.
Someone Else Owns Your Genes
How it happened, why it matters now, and why it won't be a big deal in the future.
Genetic Evidence of Yoga’s Impact on the Immune System
Norwegian researchers find a strong and immediate genetic response to yoga practice.
Out of Their Shell, Are Turtles More Like Birds or Lizards?
The turtle’s family tree has always been a bit of a mystery. “Turtles have a lot of unique…
Building a Better Banana
With a few genetic tweaks, one Australian researcher is transforming the slippery fruit into a high-impact lifesaver.
Charting Genomes: Old Hairs Create New Headaches
Two studies make similar strides in identifying how mankind came to populate the Earth, but their differing approaches to gathering and using samples open up ethical questions.
Can PTSD Become Hereditary?
A glimpse at the epigenetics of post-traumatic stress disorder suggests that the physical markers for PTSD may show up across generations.
Humankind’s Ascent Took Path of Yeast Resistance
There's a strong case to be made that the first species cultivated by humankind was brewer's yeast, and a generation of researchers will drink to that.
Being Frugal May Be More Genetic Than Learned
If cheapskates are born and are not entirely the product of learned behavior, as a growing body of research suggests, policies to promote frugal living may do little good.