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May 06, 2017 05:30 AM EDT

'Cynical Hostility' Group, Pessimists Would Likely Harm Health And Age Faster, A Study Says

Being hostile and pessimistic could shorten telomeres and harm health, according to a study.

Jan 26, 2016 12:01 PM EST

Evolutionary Theory: Scientists Examine Key Aspect Of Evolution

Researchers carried out a detailed study of the 'Meselson effect' where chromosomes in asexual organisms can evolve independently from each other and become quite distinctive over time. A parasite called 'Trypanosoma brucei gambiense' was used to carry out the study.

Aug 13, 2015 06:32 PM EDT

Fruit Flies Produce More Diverse Offspring When Threatened By Parasites

Fruit flies are very smart insects. When they're attacked by parasites or bacteria, they produce offspring with greater genetic variability-increasing chances of survival when faced with dangerous pathogens in the future ahead. The findings suggest that parents may purposefully alter the genotypes o...

Jul 27, 2015 10:32 AM EDT

Polar Bear Y Chromosome Reconstructed: What DNA Reveals About Endangered Species

Scientists have reconstructed part of the male chromosome in polar bears and have found out why the Y chromosome is so important.

Jun 27, 2015 05:31 PM EDT

One Stillbirth Increases Risk For Future Pregnancies

New findings published in the most recent issue of BMJ reveal that women who had one stillbirth could be up to four times more likely to experience the same problem with another pregnancy.

Feb 13, 2015 03:09 PM EST

Seven New Genes Discovered Relating To X-Linked Intellectual Disability

Researchers have now identified seven x-linked genes related to intellectual disability, a health issue that primarily affects men with highly variable clinical manifestations.