Our genome has two copies of each gene, contributed to equally by our mother and father. Having two copies of each gene allows for compensation…
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Science allows us to understand the mechanisms of the environment we live in as well as how we, as human beings, have an impact on…
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The harnessing of the immune system to fight cancer is not a new concept. William Coley, a surgeon in the 1890s, observed that cancer patients…
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The International Energy Outlook 2016 (IEO 2016) published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration shows that the world’s energy consumption will grow by 48% between…
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The control of magnetism is important in the operation of many modern electronic devices. Hard disks, still the prevalent device for storage of large amounts…
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While you are reading this article, your brain is most likely being faced with a variety of different sensory stimuli such as noise from your…
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In puberty, getting up early becomes torture for most teenagers. Scientists from Switzerland wanted to know what is responsible for this: genes or the environment?…
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The strength of the crust plays a critical role in controlling the size and recurrence time of earthquakes, as well as the evolution of plate…
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Researchers from the University of Cambridge successfully developed a fully printed transistor technology with high gain, low power, low noise, and mechanical bendability that unlocks…
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There is great genetic diversity within all human populations, and a simple example is the ABO group system. Many studies have supported a number of…
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Carbohydrates can be found in almost all forms of life – they not only serve as an energy source but also covalently attach to other…
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