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Genetics News
Cloned cows on the menu
16/11/2009The use of cloned animals on farms is growing in popularity, and many claim that this breeding technology is at the forefront of a new era in animal agriculture.
Why chimps can't talk
12/11/2009Why can humans talk and chimps cannot? Researchers said they have another clue and it lies not simply in the genetic code, but in how the genes function.
'Boep' may be in the genes
6/11/2009New research sheds light on the possible link between the genes you inherit and the size of your belly.
Genetic tests for asylum seekers
5/11/2009Amid much controversy, Britain is using genetic tests on some African asylum seekers in an effort to catch those who are lying about their nationality.
Genes important in back, neck pain
5/11/2009A person's genetic makeup may play an important role in the odds of suffering neck or back pain, new research suggests.
Gene key to human speech found
23/10/2009A gene that plays a role in human vocal development and speech has been identified by an international team of scientists.
Genetic testing not always useful
15/10/2009Are commercial genetic tests worth taking? Experts cautious about validity, usefulness of some on the market.
Teen grows new cheekbones
14/10/2009Donor bone and stem cells were used to grow new cheekbones in a teen with a rare genetic disorder called Treacher Collins syndrome, in which bones in the face don't develop.
Stem cells from lipo leftovers
10/9/2009Fat sucked out of chunky thighs or flabby bellies might provide an easy source of stem cells made using new and promising technology.
Gene fix in egg may halt disease
27/8/2009A genetic tweak of the eggs of macaque monkeys effectively prevented transmission of diseases typically passed down through the maternal line, U.S. scientists report.
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