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[00:02.12]6 Each age has its future fears that turn [00:04.72]out to be groundless. [00:06.27]In the fifties, concerns focused on monsters [00:08.69]and flying saucers.Ours are reproductive. [00:12.53]For instance we worry that,come 2052, [00:15.47]i
Researchers at Penn State University and the University of Buffalo have completed the most in depth bear DNA study to date. The project has revealed a lot about genetic relationships between bears, and also the unlikely romances that pepper their his
By Melinda Smith Washington, DC 27 September 2006 watch Colon Cancer report Growth(s) discovered in a colon Colon cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in the world. But with early detection, colon cancer is highly treatable. If you have
Genetic Analyses Show Endangered Species in Shark Fin Soup More than 73 million sharks are killed every year, mostly for their fins, to make shark fin soup, industry experts and conservationists say. Shark fin soup is a common offering in many Asian
By Zulima Palacio Washington, DC 27 January 2006 watch Gene report Mapping the Human Genome has been one of the most complex research projects of recent decades. Its findings could open many windows,
By Tom Rivers London 19 May 2008 British lawmakers voted Monday to allow the use of animal-human hybrid embryos in stem cell research. These new embryos will be created in labs injecting empty animal eggs with human genetic material. For VOA, Tom Riv
By Deborah Block Washington 22 May 2008 President Bushsigned a new anti-genetic discrimination bill on May 22.He says the act protects Americans against misuse of their genetic information by employers and insurance companies. The U.S. House of Repre
Dengue Severity Depends on Prior Infection, Genetic Variation American and Nicaraguan scientists have discovered the reason why a second infection with dengue can often be much more serious, even fatal, than the first. Dengue is a viral disease sprea
A group of scientists has unveiled what they say is the most comprehensive study ever of African genes which they say gives new insight into the origins of humans. The genetic study, a compilation of two big studies, confirms theories that modern hu
Scientists Unravel Potato's Genetic Blueprint Scientists have decoded the genetic blueprint of the world's third most important food crop: the potato. Researchers from 26 institutions around the world worked on the project to sequence, or map, the po
Veggies Help Fight Genetic Heart Attack Risk A new study finds that a diet high in fruits and vegetables can reduce the danger of heart disease among people at highest risk. Scientists found healthier eating can turn off the risk gene and mitigate th
Chocolate lovers around the world take note: two separate groups of scientists have unraveled the genetic code of your favorite sweet. It's good news for the millions of small farmers in Africa, Asia and Latin America whose livelihoods depend on the
AUDIE CORNISH, HOST: What if scientists could genetically modify mosquitoes to wipe out a disease that kills hundreds of thousands of people each year? They're trying to do that with a new genetic engineering technique. They hope it will help them fi
RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: It's gotten way easier for people to get their DNA tested for health reasons. Nowadays people can get their genes scrutinized to determine whether they are carrying genetic diseases they could pass on to their kids or whether the
Its called the Great Migrationthe journey of some six million African-Americans from the rural south to northern and western cities between 1910 and 1970. The cultural impact of the Great Migration has been well documented. But researchers have also
By Melinda Smith Baltimore, Maryland 05 September 2006 watch report Celiac Disease For thousands of years, human beings have suffered from a genetic disorder that has received attention only in the last few decades. The disorder is called celiac dis
AGRICULTURE REPORT – April 9, 2002: Genetic Engineering Debate By George Grow This is the VOA Special English AGRICULTURE REPORT. An international debate continues about genetically engineered corn.
Scientists Study Genetic Basis of Autism Scientists have taken another big step toward identifying the genetic flaws which may cause autism, a type of neurological development disorder. In the latest development, laboratory mice have been genetically
Agriculture Report - Tomato's Genetic Secrets Are Peeled Away This is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report. Scientists have made a genetic map of the tomato. Tomatoes are second only to potatoes as the world's most valuable vegetable crop. Eigh
Critics question safety of the pest-resistant strain Steve Baragona | Washington, DC 05 February 2010 An Indian seed company has developed an eggplant that it says will dramatically reduce the need for pesticides. Related Links Mahyco Navdanya Indian