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Antibiotics Breed Drug-Resistant Bacteria in Pigs

Posted by Emily Sohn Mon Jan 16, 2012 04:21 PM ET | 0

After being exposed to antibiotics for only 2 weeks, a drastic rise in drug-resistant E. coli has been detected in guts of pigs. Read more

Sequence Your Genome for Under $1,000

Posted by Jesse Emspak Sat Jan 14, 2012 09:35 AM ET | 0

The cost and speed of sequencing your genes is now in line with other medical tests. Read more

Old Genes Make New, Giant-Headed Ants

Posted by Jesse Emspak Tue Jan 10, 2012 04:29 PM ET | 0

Scientists genetically alter ants to produce super soldiers with big noggins. Read more

Get Fit: What Does It Mean to Be in Shape?

Posted by Emily Sohn Wed Dec 28, 2011 09:01 AM ET | 0

There are five key areas to consider when you are trying to achieve physical fitness and they aren't all focused on how to lose weight. Read more

Got 'Fat Genes'? You Can Still Lose Weight

Posted by Benjamin Radford Sun Dec 18, 2011 02:46 PM ET | 0

Though many of us carry a "fat gene," diet and exercise can largely overcome its effects. Read more

Got 'Fat Genes'? You Can Still Lose Weight

Men Think They're Hot -- And It Works

Posted by Emily Sohn Thu Dec 15, 2011 11:30 AM ET | 0

By overestimating how much women want them, men may increase their chances of scoring. Read more

Vroom! World's Fastest Cells Drag Race

Posted by Nic Halverson Tue Dec 6, 2011 03:40 PM ET | 0

Bone marrow cells take home the checkered flag at the Word Cell Race. Read more

A Step Towards a Vaccine for AIDS

Posted Thu Dec 1, 2011 07:00 AM ET | 0

On World AIDS Day, a sign that there may actually be promise for a vaccine to fight the disease. Read more

'Language Gene' May Influence Learning Too

Posted by Marianne English Mon Nov 28, 2011 10:54 AM ET | 0

A mutation may have helped humans learn how to create complex speech and language. Read more

'Language Gene' May Influence Learning Too

Judges' Views Key in Gene Patenting Battle

Posted by Marianne English Tue Oct 18, 2011 05:33 PM ET | 0

The American Civil Liberties Union intends to take the case to the Supreme Court. Read more

Judges' Views Key in Gene Patenting Battle

Is Obesity a Disease?

Posted by Marianne English Mon Oct 17, 2011 11:59 AM ET | 0

There's no consensus yet. But the verdict could affect what health insurance covers. Read more

Sperm Donors May Father 'Dozens' of Children

Posted Sun Oct 9, 2011 04:32 AM ET | 0

Lax rules for sperm donors have resulted in some extremely large -- and anonymous -- families in the U.S. and Canada. Read more

Kids' Evolution Book, Shunned in US, Gets Award

Posted by Benjamin Radford Fri Sep 16, 2011 11:11 AM ET | 0

The book which covers basic theories of evolution was deemed too "controversial" by U.S. editors. Read more

Kids' Evolution Book, Shunned in US, Gets Award

HIV Used to Fight Cancer

Posted by Tim Wall Wed Sep 14, 2011 02:16 PM ET | 0

A genetically modified form of the HIV virus is used to re-program cancer patients' immune systems. Read more

Milk Drinkers Share Common Ancestor

Posted by Tim Wall Wed Sep 14, 2011 06:47 AM ET | 0

An adaptive gene mutation that allowed lactase to persist in adults gave a survival advantage that has been passed down for generations. Read more

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