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How Fast Do Mutations Arise?
How frequently do natural mutations occur in our cells and how significant a role do these random genetic changes play in driving evolution?
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Scientific Trivia - Focusing on the Brain
What animal doesn’t have a brain? What is a synapse? How do we measure brainwaves?
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Understanding Stroke: Types, Symptoms, and Treatments
Which types of stroke are there, how do they occur and what are the warning signs
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When the Brain Degenerates
Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia - what happens when our brain ceases to function?
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Understanding the Fight or Flight Response
From earthquakes to stage fright - how our brain handles danger, real or imagined
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What Is Myotonic Dystrophy?
It's one of the commonest forms of muscular dystrophy, but symptoms make it difficult to diagnose
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The Basics Behind Cat Allergies
Many have runny noses in the presence of our furry friends. Vaccines could be the answer - for us and for our cats.
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The Pros and Cons of Collagen Supplements
Collagen breaks down in the digestive system when we consume it by swallowing, just like any other protein
