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Culture (Not Just Genes) Drives Evolution   Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:00:30 EST
Marlowe Hood, AFP
Cultural differences have manifested themselves in the DNA of distinct, regional populations.
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Human Speech Gene Found   Mon, 27 Oct 2009 12:30:30 EST
Tina Hesman Saey, Science News
A newly discovered gene helps to keep vocal cords limber.
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Drinking Water Wells Contaminated with Zinc   Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:15:00 EST
Emily Sohn, Discovery News
Zinc may be creeping into the water supply, which could have an affect on brain function.
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\'Mermaid Girl\' Shiloh Pepin Dies at Age 10   Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EST
Associated Press
Shiloh Pepin, a girl who was born with fused legs, passed away over the weekend.
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Artificial Intelligence Diagnoses Abuse   Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:00:00 EST
Eric Bland, Discovery News
A new computer program developed by doctors can detect victims of abuse.
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Swine Flu Vaccine Fears Debunked   Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:00:00 EST
Emily Sohn, Discovery News
Is the swine flu vaccine necessary and safe? We asked the experts to address common concerns.
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Swine Flu Vaccine Supplies Way Behind   Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:00:00 EST
Michael Rubinkam, Associated Press
Production of the swine flu vaccine is running several weeks behind schedule.
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Gold Nanoparticles Could Detect Disease   Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:30:00 EST
Eric Bland, Discovery News
Modified nanoparticles that can identify prostate cancer could find a wide variety of diseases.
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Binging Rats Get Hooked on Junk Food   Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:00:30 EST
Laura Sanders, Science News
Junk food can elicit the same kind of addictive behavior in rats as heroin.
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Human Genetic \'Switchboard\' Mapped   Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:30:00 EST
Annabel McGilvray, ABC Science Online
A complete map of the switches governing the operation of the human genome is plotted.
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