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Science Panorama
Inherited Troubles - A Look At Hereditary Diseases
What are hereditary diseases and syndromes? Exploring the unpleasant side of the genetics we inherit from our parents
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Science Panorama
The Lifespan of Memory Storage Devices
Storing information in DNA may replace digital memory storage technologies
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Brainwash
Brainwash - What are Prokaryotes?
What is the "golden hour"? Why are there hot flashes during menopause? What is the Gödel Prize?
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Does the Environment Affect Our Height?
Our final height is mainly a result of genetics, but the place we live in also has quite an effect
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Science History
The Birth of The DNA Double Helix
Marking 70 years since the elucidation of the DNA molecule’s unique double helical structure
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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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Science Panorama
Evolution: A Matter of Chance?
The evolution of the human species is the result of a long sequence of random processes but that doesn’t mean we evolved by chance
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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
