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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.
Epigenome Project
Many genetic diseases don't kick in unless triggered. Now scientists are looking for those triggers in the chemicals attached to our DNA.
Evolution Roundup
Bob Hirshon reports on a discovery that links us to the fruitfly.
Podcast
A working air guitar, the smallest living thing, tips on raising pandas, exercising the brain, and our relationship to the fruitfly
Panda Raising
How is the National Zoo making sure its panda cub will grow into a healthy, happy adult?
Podcast
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.
MS Genetics
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.
Sexy Swallows
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.
Pigeons and Bird Flu
One listener asks: When it comes to bird flu, should we worry about pigeons?
Flu Mutations
A new study explains why the flu vaccine can sometimes become less effective as the season wears on.
Cancer Roundup
Science reporter Bob Hirshon reports on two new research efforts that are trying to kill cancer cells while leaving healthy cells alone.
Lefty Cancer Risk
A new study found that lefthanded women are more than twice as likely to develop breast cancer before menopause. But should they worry?
Panther Rescue
Scientists are trying to save Florida panthers by breeding them with Texas cougars. But is it working?
Moods and Asthma
Mothers with a history of depression and panic attacks are more likely to have children with asthma and allergies, according to a new study.
Muscle Roundup
A compound in the body prevents muscle breakdown, and the perfect body shape for running.
Gene Reprogrammers
Harmful chemicals can reprogram genes to promote cancer.
Mom’s Medicine
A gene on the X-chromosome is responsible for hair loss in men, and cold air can indeed make you sick.
Remote-Controlled Flies
Genetically engineered flies can be controlled with laser light.
X-Chromosomes
Gene activity on the X-chromosome varies widely from woman woman.
Twin Fingerprints – redo of #3071
Do twins have the same fingerprints? (Similar but not exactly the same)