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LifeSpanish Inquisition couldn’t quash Moorish, Jewish genes
Finding suggests modern history, not just prehistory, can leave a strong mark on a region’s genetic signature.
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LifeFunny smell may have split bee species
Among male bees that create their own perfume, a change in the sense of smell might mean a split in species.
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Health & MedicineMen line up for circumcision in Africa
But demand for the operation, shown to guard against HIV and other infections, exceeds availability.
By Nathan Seppa -
Health & MedicineFine-scale structure of egg crucial for fertility
Scientists describe the shape of a protein required for conception.