Ever wondered why some people seem naturally smarter than others? Been jealous of that student who always gets top marks, seemingly without trying? Or sighed as the teacher had to explain a concept for the fifth time? A new study from the Free University of Amsterdam may just have found you the perfect excuse. Free […]
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A latte for your heart?
Earlier this month, Nature Medicine published a study on inflammasome gene modules which found tenuous but suggestive evidence that coffee could be good for your health, and not just for propelling you through that brutal 8.30am seminar. Sandford University scientists found that expression of a specific set of these modules is closely tied to the […]
‘Three person’ baby born
A baby containing the genetic material of three parents has been born through the use of groundbreaking new technology. The baby was born in Mexico, and the procedure carried out by a US team, who chose the central American country as it has no laws that prohibit the procedure. The technology used is known as […]