Genomics explained: How tech revealed the information inside our DNA
New technological advancements have allowed scientists to look at the entire human genome. But what are genomics, and why is it relevant?
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Genomics explained: How tech revealed the information inside our DNA
New technological advancements have allowed scientists to look at the entire human genome. But what are genomics, and why is it relevant?
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Police smash shoplifting gang using DNA to trace 5,000 stolen items: Officers raid corner shops selling £150K worth of goods swiped on order from major supermarkets
Metropolitan Police detectives tagged 5,000 commonly stolen items such as alcohol and chocolate with SelectaDNA, a fluid only visible under ultraviolet (UV) light.
An Army of Women review – shocking story of sex-assault survivors’ fight for justice
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Julie Lunde Lillesæter’s timely documentary tells the story of the courageous women whose cases of sexual assault and rape have gone unheard by the US judicial system
In 2018, a historic lawsuit was b…
15 days ago
The truth about stress: from the benefits of the ‘good kind’ to the exercise that only makes it worse
The authors of a new book explain why understanding the science of stress can help us manage it better
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The way stress manifests is very much bodily, centred around hormones such as…
'Three games from glory, Man Utd begin to show never-say-die DNA'
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After their sensational Europa League comeback win over Lyon, Manchester United are just three games from a trophy in a comical season that could end in glory or embarrassment, writes Simon Stone.
17 days ago
Romania says it may have twice as many bears as was thought
DNA study estimates brown bear population at 13,000 as minister promises law to make it easier to put them down
Romania may be home to as many as 13,000 brown bears, almost twice as many as previously…
Romania promises laws to deal with brown bears as population estimate doubles
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Country may be home to as many as 13,000 bears, the highest total by far in Europe outside Russia
Romania may be home to as many as 13,000 brown bears, almost twice as many as previously thought, the …
18 days ago
What 40 years as Observer science editor has taught Robin McKie – podcast
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Robin McKie reflects on his 40 years as science editor for the Observer and tells Madeleine Finlay about the game-changing discoveries and scientific controversies that he’s reported on during that t…
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Newly found mummies reveal new human ancestor that broke off from humanity thousands of years ago
Shocking DNA findings pulled from two mummies discovered in Northern Africa may rewrite the family tree of human history.