genetics

Selfish sperm see older fathers pass on more disease-causing mutations

Selfish sperm see older fathers pass on more disease-causing mutations

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Increasing evidence suggests that children's health is affected by the age of both parents, not just the mother. Halfpoint Images/Getty ...

Scientists link gene to emergence of spoken language

Scientists link gene to emergence of spoken language

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A new study links a specific gene and protein variant found only in humans to the origins of spoken language. ...

Evolution of intelligence in our ancestors may have come at a cost

Evolution of intelligence in our ancestors may have come at a cost

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Model Man of Heidelberg who could be a direct ancestor Homo sapiens WHPics/Alamy A timeline of genetic changes over millions ...

What’s my Alzheimer’s risk, and can I really do anything to change it?

What’s my Alzheimer’s risk, and can I really do anything to change it?

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A few years ago, my dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, just like his older brother and his mum before ...