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Scientists Locate Genes Behind Width And 'Pointiness' Of Human Nose

By R. Siva Kumar - May 21, 2016 05:27 PM EDT

University of College London researchers have pinpointed the four genes that are mainly behind the shape of the human nose, especially its width and "pointiness."

Genetic Ancestry Partially Explains Sleep Difference

By R. Siva Kumar - Aug 24, 2015 09:11 AM EDT

Study shows that race differences in slow-wave sleep may have a genetic basis.

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