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Sharon Moalem interview: Why women are genetically stronger than men

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Sharon Moalem interview: Why women are genetically stronger than men

We know that women live longer and are less susceptible to certain diseases than men. That may be down to the benefits of having two X chromosomes

Features

Slavery map

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How the slave trade left its mark in the DNA of people in the Americas

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Nature_versus_nature

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Nature versus nurture

Eugenics

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Eugenics

Stem cell research for cloning

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Cloning

What is a genetically modified organism?

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What is a genetically modified organism?

Epigenetics

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Epigenetics

Easter Island

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Polynesians and Native Americans met 800 years ago after epic voyage

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Accumulating fewer genetic mutations linked to living a longer life

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Accumulating fewer genetic mutations linked to living a longer life

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Science journalist Angela Saini

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The return of race science: an interview with Angela Saini

In her recent book, Superior: The Return of Race Science, Angela Saini examines what she calls the “subtle” return of race within mainstream science.

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DNA analysis reveals just how intertwined ancient human lineages are

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Life

Every Arabica coffee plant may come from a single common ancestor

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Health

Half of people in the US would sell their genetic data for $95

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Risky Talk review: How to protect yourself from dodgy statistics

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