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Daughters May Inherit Dad’s Obesity
New research on mice has shown that obese fathers may pass on an increased risk of obesity to their children and their grandchildren.
Scientists Calm Fears Of Global Species Extinction
Researchers have debunked claims that most species will go extinct before they can be discovered.
Up To Two Thirds Of Marine Species Remain Unknown
Up to two thirds of all marine species living in our oceans are unknown to science, says an international consortium of scientists.
Marijuana Use May Double Risk Of Premature Birth, Study
A large international study has found that women who use marijuana can more than double the risk of giving birth to a baby prematurely.
Drug From New Zealand Kills Cancer Cells By Starving Them Of Glucose
Scientists at the University of Auckland in New Zealand have designed a new compound that starves certain cancer cells of glucose, depriving them of energy and causing them to die.
Blind New Zealanders Face Body Clock Battle
Nearly 3,000 blind and partially-sighted New Zealanders could be suffering from undiagnosed sleep timing disorders, according to a recent study from The University of Auckland.
What Mom Eats While Pregnant May Cause Kids To Be Obese
A mother's pregnancy diet may lead to her child suffering from childhood obesity, through a process known as epigenetic change.
