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Genetic study provides novel insights into the evolution of skin color

Skin colour is one of the most visible and variable traits among humans and scientists have always been curious about

Cells must keep their shape and proportions to successfully reproduce through cell division, finds new research from the Francis Crick

Whale sharks, the world’s largest fish, likely endure periods of starvation and may eat more plants than previously thought, according

Drugs called thiazolidinediones (TZDs) reverse insulin resistance in patients with type 2 diabetes by targeting the activity of a receptor

Researchers from the University at Buffalo in New York recently assessed soft drinks’ impact on kidney health when consumed during

A recent study from Uppsala University has found that genetic factors influence whether people store fat around the trunk or

One of the most notable effects (or perhaps even causes) of depression is the tendency to view future life events

A 24-year study from Harvard University, found that twins were likely to suffer similar illnesses, suggesting that DNA drives 40

An international research team including scientists from the University of Southampton have shown for the first time that the energetic

A new fly-through of the fly brain allows anyone to whizz past neurons and visit any of the 40 million