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The Angelina Effect

In a landmark High Court ruling, the BRCA1 gene patent has been lifted in a victory for public health and medical research. Here Jolie revisits her decision to operate following the discovery of the gene.

Memories can be inherited

A groundbreaking study has found phobias could be inherited through changes to DNA.

Migraine Roots

Researchers have found five genetic regions that for the first time have been linked to the onset of migraine.

Scientists switch off Down Syndrome chromosome

Scientists have discovered a way to “switch off” the rogue chromosome responsible for Down’s Syndrome.

Do you carry the “hunger gene”?

Do you always find room for dessert or seconds? You could be living with the “hunger gene”, along with more than half of the population.

Bowel cancer prevention

Age, genetics as well as diet and lifestyle affect the risks of developing bowel cancer. Professor Michael Findlay joins the program to discuss the benefits of early intervention and diagnosis.

Red headed gene dominance could end prejudice

Scottish scientists are trying to combat bullying of red heads with an information campaign about genetic dominance.

‘Chunder from down under’ makes world headlines

A new strain of norovirus, responsible for acute gastroenteritis, has caused havoc across the Tasman and scientists warn it could be on its way back.

Technology not as advanced by 2010 as some had hoped

Despite iPods, genetic sequencing, the Internet and Twitter, nearly a third of Americans said they thought there would be more technological advances by the year 2010, MiNDFOOD reports.

Wrinkles

While wrinkles are a normal part of ageing,  they can be minimised through skincare, MiNDFOOD reports.

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