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Thin People Get Diabetes Too, Study
A study has found that blaming fat as the cause of diabetes is misleading and wrongly promotes the idea that the condition is self-induced.
Ancient Fossil Fishes Had ‘Six Pack’ Abs, Study
A new study has uncovered 380 million-year-old armor-plated fishes that preserve the oldest muscles ever discovered in a vertebrate.
Genetic Causes Of Poor Eyesight Become Clearer
An international team of scientists have completed the largest study into the genetic causes of poor eyesight.
Scientists Discover Genes That Cause Cornea Blindness
Scientists in Singapore have identified genes for central corneal thickness that may cause potentially blinding eye conditions such as glaucoma.
Study: Lynch Syndrome Patients Carry Mutations That Increase Cancer Risk
Researchers have found that patients carrying genetic mutations that characterize Lynch syndrome face an increased risk of developing breast and pancreatic cancer.
Male Bottlenose Dolphins Use Social Networks To Secure A Mate
New research shows that male dolphins who form social alliances have better reproductive success than those who go solo.
22nd Annual Australian Museum Eureka Prizes Celebrates That ‘Eureka’ Moment
The world-class achievements of Australia's top scientists were celebrated at the 2011 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
Researchers Develop Rice Packed With Iron & Zinc
Scientists have produced rice with up to four times more iron and twice as much zinc compared to conventional rice.
Myth Busted! Left-Handed People Aren’t Gifted
A recent study has found that 'lefties' consistently perform worse than 'righties' in measures of IQ.
