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genetics

Nature_versus_nature

Definition

Nature versus nurture

Are we shaped more by our genes or the environment in which we grow up and live? The truth involves both – and is a lot more complicated than we thought.
Eugenics

Definition

Eugenics

Stem cell research for cloning

Definition

Cloning

What is a genetically modified organism?

Question

What is a genetically modified organism?

Epigenetics

Definition

Epigenetics

Easter Island

Humans

Polynesians and Native Americans met 800 years ago after epic voyage

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Accumulating fewer genetic mutations linked to living a longer life

Health

Accumulating fewer genetic mutations linked to living a longer life

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Science journalist Angela Saini

Video

The return of race science: an interview with Angela Saini

Video

People

Humans

DNA analysis reveals just how intertwined ancient human lineages are

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Every Arabica coffee plant may come from a single common ancestor

Life

Every Arabica coffee plant may come from a single common ancestor

Genetic analysis suggests all Arabica coffee plants are descended from a single common ancestor, and this lack of genetic diversity makes them vulnerable to extinction

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Health

Half of people in the US would sell their genetic data for $95

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Humans

Risky Talk review: How to protect yourself from dodgy statistics

Culture

Health

Ancient viruses buried in our DNA may reawaken and cause illness

Features

Humans

DNA analysis of people in West Africa reveals 'ghost' human ancestor

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