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Henry Louis Gates Jr. on Race, New PBS Series
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With the circus of the 'beer summit' behind him, the high-wattage professor turns his eyes to the...
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How Your Experiences Change Your Sperm and Eggs
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The life experiences of grandparents and even great-grandparents alter their eggs and sperm so...
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DNA Dilemma, Day Five: Time to Decide
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After a week of soliciting experts, NEWSWEEK's Mary Carmichael is ready to decide whether or not...
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DNA Dilemma: The Full Interview With the FDA on DTC Genetic Tests
The full transcript of Mary Carmichael's interview with FDA officials on the potential regulation of direct-to-consumer genetic tests. MORE
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Bad Health Habits Blamed on Genetics
Genes have a lot to tell us about our body and our health. But relying too closely on their message—much of which is still unknown—people may make poor choices.... MORE
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Study: Americans Want to Know Their Genetic Codes
New research has found that a majority of Americans want to know the details of their genetic codes, including what diseases they might be at risk of... MORE
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What We Can Learn From the Jewish Genome
Jews have historically considered themselves “people of the book” (am hasefer in Hebrew), referring to sacred tomes, but the phrase is turning out to have an... MORE
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5 Implications of Venter's Synthetic Life Form
It’s easy to get carried away in the wake of Thursday’s announcement that Craig Venter & Co.... MORE
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Your Genetic Profile, Now Available in Aisle 10: What's the Big Deal About Pathway, the New Take-Home DNA Test?
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Can an HIV-Denying Scientist Cure Cancer?
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Can an HIV-Denying Scientist Cure Cancer?
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Meat Industry Tries to Turn Itself Green
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Healthy Competition Advances the Field of Biology
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