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Scientists Uncover Genes That May Help Combat Aging and Disease

Researchers have discovered that a subset of genes associated with the circadian cycle become active only later in life or during periods of intense stress. These 25 genes could be the key to treating everything from neural degeneration and loss of memory to fertility and digestive problems.

February 22, 2017
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Category: Science

Soon, Medication Will be Custom Tailored to Your Specific Genetics

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Specifically tailoring medication to the genetics of each individual medical professionals treat could revolutionize how we fight disease. The downside of such an approach includes making discoveries of large scale treatments more difficult as focus shifts from groups to individuals.

February 22, 2017
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Category: Science

Congress Contemplates Making it Illegal to Protect Consumer Privacy Online

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Cable and telephone companies are pushing Congress to make it illegal for the federal government to protect online consumer privacy.

February 21, 2017
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Category: Justice

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Human Rights

Aerosol study to look at great unknown in climate science

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Australian scientists seek to understand how non-carbon aerosolised particles affect global temperatures

February 22, 2017
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Category: Environment

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Climate Change

Empire Files: President Correa on His Legacy & Critics

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In one of his last interviews before leaving office, host Abby Martin talks to Ecuador's President Rafael Correa about Trump, the global crisis of inequality, CIA plots and opposition in his own country.