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Dyslexia link to eye spots confusing brain, say scientists

10-20-2017 • http://www.bbc.com

French scientists say they may have found a potential cause of dyslexia which could be treatable, hidden in tiny cells in the human eye. In a small study they found that most dyslexics had dominant round spots in both eyes - rather than in just one

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4 Ways Kids Are Biologically Driven to Self-Educate

10-16-2017 • https://fee.org, by Peter Gray

Humans are hardwired for learning

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Ancient Viruses Are Buried in Your DNA

10-05-2017 • https://www.nytimes.com, Carl Zimmer

In July, scientists reported that a strange protein courses through the veins of pregnant women. No one is sure what it's there for.

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Imploding Liner Fusion

09-29-2017 • https://www.nextbigfuture.com, brian wang

Imploding Liner Fusion

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'Chemical surgery' used to mend harmful mutations in human embryos

09-29-2017 • https://www.theguardian.com, Ian Sample

Scientists have used the technique, also known as 'base editing', for the first time in human embryos to change a single letter in a faulty gene

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Experiences in Childhood Can Alter Your DNA For The Rest of Your Life

09-16-2017 • http://www.sciencealert.com, MIKE MCRAE

It could even make you prone to illness.