FeaturedGenetics·August 10, 2016·4 min read‘Aggressive Drunk’ Gene May Protect Carriers From Obesity and Associated RisksA new study suggests carriers of a genetic mutation in the serotonin 2B receptor may be protected from obesity and insulin resistance.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·July 15, 2015·3 min readA Hole Lot of SmartsAccording to a new study, intelligence in animal species can be estimated by the size of the holes in the skull through which the arteries pass.Read More
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