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Knowing your DNA can help you stick to a healthier lifestyle

15 June 2018

When people are advised to live more healthily, they usually give up quickly. Now a study suggests that genetic data can persuade people to make lasting changes
Bacteria may survive temperatures hot enough to melt lead

Bacteria may survive temperatures hot enough to melt lead

15 June 2018

Few living things can cope with temperatures above 100°C, but a controversial study suggests some bacterial spores can withstand 420°C heat for over 30 minutes

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