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One of the largest Brazilian studies on colorectal cancer has revealed how genetic variations and genetic ancestry can ...

Researchers at the University of Maine are theorizing that human beings may be in the midst of a major evolutionary shift — driven not by genes, but by culture. Cultural practices — from farming ...

For centuries, doctors and scientists have agreed that germs are the underlying cause of infectious diseases. Someone coughs ...

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Seed libraries continue to grow in popularity as gardeners learn the fun, cost savings and unique seeds they offer.

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