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17th May 2010

Breathe Easier with Tibetan Genes


Diana O'Carroll
Chris Smith
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In this NewsFlash, we find out how to detect the brain activity when you see a familiar face and why genetically modified crops may boost bug populations.  Also, we discover the chemicals that make mice scared stiff if they smell a predator, and hear how to create hair cells, essential for hearing, in the lab.  Plus, how Tibetans living at altitude have developed different genes to their lowland neighbours!
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