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Blocking addiction in the brain, how particle accelerators work, mapping the Milky Way, the other human genome, and how tobacco could save lives.
Blocking addiction in the brain, how particle accelerators work, mapping the Milky Way, the other human genome, and how tobacco could save lives.
Many genetic diseases don't kick in unless triggered. Now scientists are looking for those triggers in the chemicals attached to our DNA.
A working air guitar, the smallest living thing, tips on raising pandas, exercising the brain, and our relationship to the fruitfly
How is the National Zoo making sure its panda cub will grow into a healthy, happy adult?
Long-term effects of a winter birthday, a genetic basis for MS, women downplay heart disease, bacteria that might treat cancer, and what the colorblind actually see.
Some diseases arise as a result of a combination of genes, environmental factors, and chance. Bob Hirshon answers a listener's questions about one of these complex diseases.
You may think that one of the advantages to settling down is not having to spend so much time on your looks. But a new study in birds suggests that letting yourself go could be a big mistake.
A new study explains why the flu vaccine can sometimes become less effective as the season wears on.
Science reporter Bob Hirshon reports on two new research efforts that are trying to kill cancer cells while leaving healthy cells alone.
A new study found that lefthanded women are more than twice as likely to develop breast cancer before menopause. But should they worry?
Scientists are trying to save Florida panthers by breeding them with Texas cougars. But is it working?
Mothers with a history of depression and panic attacks are more likely to have children with asthma and allergies, according to a new study.
A compound in the body prevents muscle breakdown, and the perfect body shape for running.
A gene on the X-chromosome is responsible for hair loss in men, and cold air can indeed make you sick.
Do twins have the same fingerprints? (Similar but not exactly the same)