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...change from what we usually eat. But what does this do to our gut microbiota? Let’s explore the impact of festive feasting on the gut and how what we eat can affect the microbial populations in our guts...Microbes are tiny, microscopic organisms that live all throughout the body, inside and out. They are essential for maintaining our health and they keep our bodies in...

...changes in the BRCA genes increases a person’s risk of certain cancers. Here, we look at the choices that Angelina Jolie made in response to the diagnosis that she carried such a gene change. Our genetics can also influence how we respond to a particular drug treatment. This is called pharmacogenomic testing, and can help to make sure a person receives the most...

...change and adapt according to their environment. Apparently diverse specimens and fossils reveal surprising results, such as the common ancestry of the hippopotamus and the dolphin, whose evolutionary paths diverged when their habitats changed. Research on sparrows show how particular characteristics are linked to success at surviving in the wild, and the selective...