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Previously unexplored genomic control regions hold the key to identifying the causes of rare disease
Scientists have discovered the cause of a rare condition within a part of the genome.
One in 500 men carries an extra sex chromosome, study
This puts them at higher risk of several common diseases.
Biologists discovered new information about the tiny propellers on earth
Exeter biologists investigate smallest propeller on earth.
Poor sleep is linked to feeling older and worse outlook on aging
Poor sleep in the over 50s is linked to more negative perceptions of ageing.
What caused an extreme global warming event that lasted for around 150 thousand years?
Tipping points in Earth’s system triggered rapid climate change 55 million years ago.
Study offers new evidence of menopause in killer whales
Menopause in killer whales- raising fascinating questions about how and why it evolved.
COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7 associated with a significantly higher mortality rate
The study compared death rates among people infected with the new variant and those infected with other strains.
Attitude of Gratitude keeps older people helpful
Older people in Japan have an “attitude of gratitude” which keeps them feeling hopeful despite the challenges of aging.
Unexpected theoretical breakthrough in the field of electromagnetism
Physicists solve the geometrical puzzles in electromagnetism.
Nights warming faster than days, study
Global warming is affecting daytime and night-time temperatures differently.
First measurement of spin-orbit alignment for a distant ‘super-Jupiter’ planet
For the first time, astronomers have measured the spin-orbit alignment for a distant 'super-Jupiter' planet called Beta Pictoris b that located 63 light-years from...
Half of the world’s population is exposed to increasing air pollution, study
A new study conducted with WHO has suggested that regardless of global endeavors to improve air quality, vast swathes of the world's populace are...