Coding for a cure: Sewickley Academy student’s research reveals key differences in genetic mutations

Being invited to present research at an international academic conference is an honor for any seasoned professional. But for ...

More and more people are getting colorectal cancer before 50 — what should young people be doing about it?

This month’s death of “Dawson’s Creek” star James Van Der Beek, 48, has put a fresh spotlight on colorectal cancer.

Mewgenics House Stats explained

Your room stats in Mewgenics include Comfort, Appeal, Stimulation, Mutation, and Health, though Appeal applies to the whole house rather than an individual room. These room stats are not to be ...
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Goodbye to a major uncertainty after Chernobyl—a study reveals DNA mutations in the children of workers, and the results change what had been feared for decades

In 1986, the nuclear disaster in Chernobyl released large amounts of ionizing radiation (IR) into the environment, and became one of the most serious ...

Their Mutated Genes Were Supposed to Be Harmless

It took a while for the science to basically catch up to that suspicion.” In these types of “recessive” conditions, the ...

Gene variants help explain why food allergies run in families

People often remark that allergies run in their family, but the genetic causes have remained unclear. Previous food allergy ...
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Your eye color, explained

“From Brown to Evergreen: How Eye Colors Evolved” Your eyes may seem ordinary when you catch your reflection each morn ...

Gene therapy is transforming lives, but for many Americans it's hard to reach

Gene therapies have the potential to cure some diseases, but they are extraordinarily expensive. Location can also be a big ...