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Yeast could hold the key to custom-built DNA

Scientists have been playing with DNA for a long time, but now researchers are taking things a step further by building DNA from scratch in a bid to conquer life's blueprint. An international team of 11 labs from four continents are working together to "rewrite" the yeast genome, a project which …

Sunscreen made from DNA acts like 'sacrificial skin' to protect from Sun

Sunscreen made from DNA which acts like a second skin to prevent sun damage is on the horizon.<p>Scientists in the US have developed a film from the DNA of salmon which gets better at protecting the skin from ultraviolet light the more it is exposed to the Sun.<p>It also helps lock in moisture beneath …

Science Says This 5-Second Rule Will Make Your Brain Stop Procrastinating (Thomas K.) | Inc.com

I've been meaning to write this column for some time. The reason I'm finally getting to it is because it's an excuse to avoid doing something else.<p>Let's face it, few of us, if we're honest, wouldn't confess to occasionally procrastinating. Our lives are busy, with lots of competing priorities, so …

I Feel So Stupid When...

...I walk into a room full of strangers<p>"At a house party, I make a beeline for the kitchen and offer to help; it gives me a sense of purpose, and …

9 Almost Impossible Dreams You Can Never Give Up On

1. The Dream of the (Tiny Little) Thing You Were Meant to Do<p>Look, we all know what I was meant to do: sing jazz in a Paris club (except that I can't …

Dr. Phil: The 4-Letter Word That Can Ruin Your Life

There's a four letter F word that's not offensive to your sensibilities. It won't send your moral compass spinning like a top. But this F word is far …

Steven Pressfield on Finding Your Calling: "Put Your A** Where Your Heart Wants to Be"

Season 4 Episode 431<br>Aired on 09/30/2013 | tv-14<p>To move forward in life and become who we are meant to be, we have to pursue our callings with gusto. …

6 Common Fears and How to Conquer Them for Good

If your hobby is spinning fretful fantasies of imminent disaster, give yourself a break. We've got the antidotes to your greatest fears and practical …

I Survived: 5 Stories from Women Who Faced the Worst

Illustration: Polly Becker<p>I Survived...The Joplin Tornado<p>Illustration: Ruth Sorenson/Getty Images<p>I Survived... Almost Being Raped<p>Illustration: …

8 Surprising Things That'll Make You Wildly Successful

We know, we know. Never stop learning. Set goals. Never fear failure. Get grit. Give. But what achievement enhancers don't we expect?<p>One …

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Most Breast Cancer Deaths Occur in Younger, Unscreened Women: Study | Health News | US News

<b>By Kathleen Doheny</b><i><br>HealthDay Reporter</i><p>MONDAY, Sept. 9 (HealthDay News) -- New breast cancer research reveals a significant death rate among women under …