Tag Archives: genetics

Nature versus nurture? It’s not that simple.

“A University of British Columbia and Centre for Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics (CMMT) study has revealed that childhood poverty, stress as an adult, and demographics such as age, sex and ethnicity, all leave an imprint on a person’s genes. And, … Continue reading →

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The platypus: nature’s WTF moment

Can we just talk about the platypus for a minute? I’m sure some of you are rolling your eyes right now, because everyone knows the basic features of platypuses that make them quirky (yes, “platypuses,” because no one agrees on … Continue reading →

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