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Gene flaw 'causes child obesity'
Scientists discover a genetic cause of severe obesity in children - an advance which might help avoid misplaced accusations of abuse.
Dec 6, 2009
Gene flaw 'causes child obesity'
Scientists discover a genetic cause of severe obesity in children - an advance which might help avoid misplaced accusations of abuse.
Dec 6, 2009
Women's menstruation genes found
Scientists say they have begun to crack the genetic code that helps determine when a girl becomes a woman.
May 17, 2009
Women's menstruation genes found
Scientists say they have begun to crack the genetic code that helps determine when a girl becomes a woman.
May 17, 2009
Gene tests 'create undue stress'
Gene tests to predict risk of disease are inaccurate, and may cause unnecessary stress, an expert argues.
Sep 15, 2008
Gene tests 'create undue stress'
Gene tests to predict risk of disease are inaccurate, and may cause unnecessary stress, an expert argues.
Sep 15, 2008
DNA testing firms eye consumers
A closer look at the growing number of DNA testing companies offering health advice to individuals.
Mar 25, 2008
How to copyright yourself
The DNA Copyright Institute of San Francisco is urging high-profile individuals to patent themselves and thus prevent "DNA theft and misappropriation" in the future.
Aug 17, 2001
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