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Child abuse leaves its mark on DNA

Over the years, the science of genetics has given us insights into our health and behavior. A recent study published in Nature Neuroscience suggests that experience of abuse during childhood can leave scars on the genetic make up that last for life.
A previous study in rats revealed that baby rats reared by negligent or indifferent [...]

“Do-it-yourself” Paternity Test

A new product at your local pharmacy is selling like hotcakes. It`s the Home DNA Paternity Test from Identigene, a ?do-it-yourself? paternity test kit available over-the-counter.
Here`s how it works: Cell samples are collected from the inside of the cheeks using swabs provided in the kit. Cell samples from the father and from the child are [...]

Identical Twins: They Aren’t That Identical After All

Just when I thought I know everything there is to know about identical twins, comes this new revelation. It seems that identical twins, previously thought to have 100% genetic resemblance, are anything but identical.
A group of researchers from the US, the Netherlands, and Sweden studied the genetic make up of 19 pairs of identical twins. [...]

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