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Genetic Testing
Genetic tests pointing the way to personalized medical care are one of the most prominent results of genetic sequencing research. But what protections are in place to make sure that those tests are safe and dependable?
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Stem Cells in Review
Last week researchers announced a significant advance in stem cell science, changing skin cells into cells that seem to behave like embryonic stem cells. Now that the dust has settled, we'll talk about the research and where the field goes from here.
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Michael Pollan Talks Plants and Food
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