The Genetic Legacy of Genghis Khan
Genghis Khan was an empire builder and, it turns out, something of a family man as well. His genetic descendants are alive and well and spread out through China, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and parts of Russia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq and Iran.

Published by Sonal Panse (541 pts ) on Dec 29, 2008 to
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How Genes Contribute to Allergy
Allergies are known to run in families. What are the genetic factors responsible for allergic disease? Read this article to find out what research has shown regarding the genes involved in atopy.

Published by Robyn Broyles (4,043 pts ) on Dec 24, 2008 to
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A Genetic Link Between Diabetes and Celiac Disease
What is the link between type 1 diabetes and celiac disease (gluten intolerance)? New research is shedding light on the connection and aiding our understanding of the causes of these autoimmune disorders.

Published by Robyn Broyles (4,043 pts ) on Dec 18, 2008 to
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Alcoholism and Genetics
Scientists think that they've found a new gene that may code for an increase in alcoholism - do you have this gene? Find out inside.

Published by Dan B. (8,375 pts ) on Nov 29, 2008 to
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Are There Genes for Gender Identity?
The classic nature-versus-nurture debate is especially pronounced in questions of gender identity. Is it a product of culture, as many feminists argue, or of genetic makeup?

Published by Jessica Gross (364 pts ) on Nov 17, 2008 to
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Predictive and presymptomatic genetic testing
Discover how advances in molecular genetics have lead to the ability to test a young person's risk for developing a genetic health condition later in life.

Published by Jonathon Weber (3,266 pts ) on Oct 28, 2008 to
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Watson & Crick and the Discovery of the Double Helix
How did the discovery of the structure of DNA come about, and what steps led to this discovery?

Published by Emma Lloyd (7,185 pts ) on Oct 26, 2008 to
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Newborn Screening Blood Tests
Newborn screening is a series of blood tests done on infants to help with early detection of diseases that can lead to health complications later on in life.

Published by Jonathon Weber (3,266 pts ) on Oct 13, 2008 to
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How to Overcome a Weight Loss Plateau
People desire weight loss for various reasons. Some want weight loss because of physical appearance while others loss for medical reasons such as arthritis, diabetes, and heart disease. You may reach a point where your weight remains the same and you experience disappointment. What can you do?

Published by Cherrineb (312 pts ) on Oct 9, 2008 to
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Common Techniques used in Genetic Engineering
Techniques and tools such as knockout mice, gene and protein expression studies, and protein tracking experiments, are mainstays of research about genetic manipulation. How do these techniques work?

Published by Emma Lloyd (7,185 pts ) on Sep 29, 2008 to
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