Category: Myths
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Chromosomes. Pinocchio. Fairy Tales…
Men have one copy, women have two, but scientists have long puzzled over why the human X chromosome mostly contains genes that are active in a small number of tissues. Now, a team of researchers led by the University of Bath studying the evolution of this X chromosome has discovered why it contains such an…
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Old knowledge... in "fairy tales"...
Moviegoers were recently treated to "Noah," an epic story of bravery and sacrifice from the Old Testament, a saga in which the titular character takes on the divine mission to build an ark to save creation from an apocalyptic deluge. Outside the big screen, speculation has swirled for decades that the leftovers of Noah's Ark…
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Knowing, forgetting, communication, questions, Persival.
In order to function properly, the human brain requires the ability not only to store but also to forget: Through memory loss, unnecessary information is deleted and the nervous system retains its plasticity. A disruption of this process can lead to serious mental disorders. Scientists have now discovered a molecular mechanism that actively regulates the…
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Santa exists! Believe it! (?!)
Christmas is gone and for many kids, the dream of Santa Claus was destroyed. Realizing that Santa is not real can be devastating for a kid. However psychologists clearly say that believing in Santa can be healthy for a kid. [1] [2] After all, his story is based on a TRUE story! And who brings…
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CAS, 了解, translation, 我...
> Help translate the Harmonia Philosophica book in 6 new languages and get valuable perks in return! Support the Indiegogo project now! A translation from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) caused an uproar. [1] Many rushed to think that the mere fact of the translation means that the CAS accepts the views in the papers translated. Despite of how…
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