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LifeBoys and girls differ in genetic response to what mom eats
Expectant mothers’ diets may influence gene activity differently in the placentas that feed sons and daughters, a new mouse study reveals.
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Health & MedicineGene linked to pain perception
A common genetic variant that appears to increase sensitivity could lead to the development of better medications.
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EarthCountry ants make it big in the city
Odorous house ants act like invading aliens when they discover urban living.
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LifeMature females key to beluga sturgeon survival
Hatchery fish are unlikely to restore caviar-producing fish populations, a new assessment finds.