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  1. Life

    In battle to shape immunity, environment often beats genes

    The environment, especially microbes, shapes immune system reactions more than genes do.

    By Tina Hesman Saey
  2. Animals

    Squids edit genetic directions extensively

    In squids, RNA editing means that DNA often does not get the final say in which proteins are created.

    By Kate Baggaley
  3. Health & Medicine

    Asthma may add to sleep apnea risk

    A long-term sleep study strengthens the link between the two breathing disorders asthma and sleep apnea.

    By Nathan Seppa
  4. Health & Medicine

    More oxygen may lead to more tumors

    Lung cancer risk drops at higher elevations where the air is thinner.