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Secrets of the Y Chromosome

New map of the Y chromosome shows it carries more genes than expected

The new map of the human Y chromosome shows it carries far more genes than previously thought, most of them to do with sperm production. Particle physicists confirm the Big Bang theory after discovering quark-gluon plasma. Why the discovery of a protein, IGRP, associated with Type 1 diabetes could be good news for patients. Using spinning technology to pursuade water to fall from the sky.

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91热爆 World Service Archive

This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project

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