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The Family that doesn't feel Pain

Understanding the genetics involved for a family in Pakistan who feel no physical pain

Understanding the genetics – and difficulties – involved for a family in Pakistan who feel no physical pain. A meteorite that landed on frozen Tagish Lake in Canada is thought to be older than the solar system. Analysis of comet particles collected from the edge of the solar system and brought back to Earth by Nasa's Stardust mission. New research links spider webs to the silk from silk worms. Plus, the exciting findings of the Census of Marine Life.

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