Health Discoveries- Culture (Not Just Genes) Drives EvolutionOctober 28, 2009Cultural differences have manifested themselves in the DNA of distinct, regional populations.
- Human Speech Gene FoundNovember 2, 2009A newly discovered gene helps to keep vocal cords limber.
- Drinking Water Wells Contaminated with ZincOctober 26, 2009Zinc may be creeping into the water supply, which could have an affect on brain function.
- 'Mermaid Girl' Shiloh Pepin Dies at Age 10October 26, 2009Shiloh Pepin, a girl who was born with fused legs, passed away over the weekend.
- Artificial Intelligence Diagnoses AbuseOctober 26, 2009A new computer program developed by doctors can detect victims of abuse.
- Swine Flu Vaccine Fears DebunkedOctober 23, 2009Is the swine flu vaccine necessary and safe? We asked the experts to address common concerns.
- Swine Flu Vaccine Supplies Way BehindOctober 22, 2009Production of the swine flu vaccine is running several weeks behind schedule.
- Gold Nanoparticles Could Detect DiseaseOctober 22, 2009Modified nanoparticles that can identify prostate cancer could find a wide variety of diseases.
- Binging Rats Get Hooked on Junk FoodOctober 21, 2009Junk food can elicit the same kind of addictive behavior in rats as heroin.
- Human Genetic 'Switchboard' MappedOctober 15, 2009A complete map of the switches governing the operation of the human genome is plotted.
- Culture (Not Just Genes) Drives EvolutionOctober 28, 2009