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No magic wand required: Scientists propose way to turn any cell into any other cell type
In fairy tales, all it takes to transform a frog into a prince or a mouse…
How Neanderthals influenced human genetics at the crossroads of Asia and Europe
A new study explores the genetic legacy of ancient trysts between Neanderthals and the ancestors of…
There is no safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy, new study shows
Any amount of alcohol exposure during pregnancy can cause extreme lasting effects on a child, according…
The problem with being pretty
While good-looking people are generally believed to receive more favorable treatment in the hiring process, when…
Spots on supergiant star drive spirals in stellar wind
Astronomers have recently discovered that spots on the surface of a supergiant star are driving huge…
Arsenic can cause cancer decades after exposure ends
Arsenic in drinking water may have one of the longest dormancy periods of any carcinogen. By…
Mysterious DNA modification seen in stress response
Emory geneticists have been studying methylation of the DNA letter A (adenine). It appears more in…
Pollutant emitted by forest fire causes DNA damage and lung cell death
Scientists performed tests with particles from forest and crop fires in the Amazon. Not only did…
Daydreaming is good: It means you’re smart
A new study suggests that daydreaming during meetings isn't necessarily a bad thing. It might be…