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Human evolution has ended
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Human evolution has ended

Humans will not take another step in the evolutionary path because the impetus for it is disappearing, a leading UK genetic expert said.

December 17, 2018
Mushrooms make diesel
Biology

Mushrooms make diesel

A team led by Montana State University professor has discovered a fungus that can produce a new diesel oil.

December 17, 2018
Your child's genetic destiny?
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Your child's genetic destiny?

How is your child's 'genetic destiny'? Does diabetes have a genetic background in your family?

December 17, 2018
Torn apart because of love
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Torn apart because of love

The red-backed female spiders are usually very aggressive and ready to tear apart male spiders who are unable to mate for a long time.

December 17, 2018