Genes are not destiny: environment and education still matter when it comes to intelligence

Even if intelligence has a genetic basis, this doesn't make educational intervention pointless

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Mapping mosquitoes

Biotech-engineered rice has few takers

Despite advancements, research programmes in rice biotechnology heve drawn lukewarm response because it is felt that there is little money to be …

Scieniists perfecting protein-rich potato

Tomato trump-card

Engineered fruit and vegetables probably hold the key to a healthier future

Supermouse

A gene which boosts the growth of muscles in mice could enhance meat production and also be a cure for cancer

Weaving warmth

Macaroni in the brain

Research on mice reveals a vital link in the search for a cure against Alzheimer's menace

Dolly II

Chinese scientists have achieved a major breakthrough by cloning the endangered giant panda

Cancer solutions

Stopping blood supply to tumours appears to be a potent way to tackle cancer

Timely switches

A major breakthrough promises to transform the agricultural sector

Guidelines introduced

More of us

Britain approves the cloning of humans

FOOD IMPORT

UNITED NATIONS

Creating algae in the dark

Poison suckers

Researchers create genetically modified plants to decontaminate arsenic polluted sites

Chimp's aid

Chimps are not victimised by AIDS because a lethal sickness has made their immune system resistant to the disease

Karnataka farmers upset over Bt cotton

Zimbabwe row over GM food aid ends

Deviation by multiplication

Genetic mutation results in speciation

Predicting cancer

United colours of humanity

Racial discrimination is a product of convictions and can be easily eradicated