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Neanderthal gene ‘caused up to a million Covid deaths’
Speed Read Genetic tweak found in one in six Britons means cells in the lungs are slower to launch defences
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Whole genome sequencing of newborn babies explained
feature Proponents want UK-wide screening programme to help identify babies at risk of serious illnesses
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Genetic reset ‘could lead to 1,000-year-old humans’
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
By The Week Staff Published
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Coronavirus: who are the ‘super-survivors’?
In Depth Centenarians part of a ‘special group’ who are more likely to survive coronavirus
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Last updated
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Where was the Garden of Eden? DNA has the answer
In Depth Researchers say they have located the origin of modern humans in southern Africa
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Last updated
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Are left-handed people genetically smarter?
Speed Read Variants in newly identified gene show differences in brain structure which could result in better verbal skills
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‘Gay gene’ debunked by scientists
Speed Read Largest study of its kind finds sexual preferences are influenced by complex mix of genes, environment and life experiences
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China confirms gene-edited babies
Speed Read Investigators say Dr He Jiankui acted alone and faces death penalty
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How the shape of your skull can reveal Neanderthal DNA
Speed Read Scientists uncover traces of Neanderthal genes linked with ‘less round brains’ in modern humans
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World’s first genetically altered babies born in China
Speed Read If true, breakthrough ‘would be profound leap of science and ethics’ despite condemnation from medical profession
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Stephen Hawking predicted race of superhumans
Speed Read Late physicist feared abuse of genetic modification technology may lead to two-tiered society
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Why are scientists genetically editing pigs?
In Depth Breakthrough in making the animals resistant to disease poses ethical and legal dilemma
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Genetic profiling: A fast-track ticket to optimal health
In Depth iamYiam founder Lorena Puica explains why she left a high-flying career in investment management to launch an innovative health service
By Lorena Puica Published
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Major blood cancer is actually 11 distinct diseases
Speed Read Discovery could help patients with acute myeloid leukaemia receive far more tailored treatment
By The Week Staff Published
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