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Identical twins don't share 100% of their DNA
(Image: © Shutterstock) Identical twins form from the same egg and get the same genetic material from their parents…
Stopping the spread of COVID-19 misinformation is the best 2021 New Year’s resolution
Anxiety and other negative emotions can cause us to spread misinformation. (Shutterstock) Jaigris Hodson, Royal Roads University As we begin…
COVID-19 immunity and reinfection: why it's still essential to take precautions
There have been a few accounts of patients who have tested positive, then negative, then positive again for COVID-19. Shutterstock…
This Second Wave Of COVID19 Is Easily Transmitted And Deadlier - LUTH Warns Nigerians
The hospital in an advisory issued by its Chief Medical Director, Professor Chris Bode, warned Nigerians to take very seriously…
COVID-19 masks FAQs: How can cloth stop a tiny virus? What’s the best fabric? Do they protect the wearer?
Although cloth masks have been widely adopted, many people still have questions about them. (Usplash/Vera Davidova) Catherine Clase, McMaster University;…
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