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Ancient Andeans Modified Wild Tubers Into Potatoes, Then The Potatoes Modified Them Back

Recent DNA analyses show that ancient populations in the Peruvian highlands adapted wild tubers into potatoes - and then those potatoes in turn modified them in ways distinct from other global…

In Severe Scoliosis, Growth-Friendly Surgeries Cause More Complications Than Single Spinal Fusion

Early-onset scoliosis is a potentially deadly curve in the spine that can damage a child’s heart and lung function as it progresses. Adolescents with scoliosis are traditionally treated with a single…

Corgis And Noise, Retrievers And Surfaces - How You Can Reduce Fearfulness In Your Dog

Fear of thunder or other loud noises, nervousness about new areas, and fear of slippery surfaces and heights are common among dogs but a new paper says these non-social fears can be mitigated.…

Compostable Plastic Bags Create A Political Versus Science Conflict For European Policy Makers

European scientific decision-making is often overtly political and that can lead to decisions which defy common sense. Case in point; disposing of food waste.