Biologists are able to turn on a gene in the brain of nematode worms that leads them to desire same-sex partners.

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Folge vom 25.10.2007Sexual Orientation Controlled in the Brains of Worms
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Folge vom 18.10.2007Clock Genes Might Control the Sleep We NeedClock genes, long known to regulate our circadian rhythms, also give clues to what makes sleep so persistent.
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Folge vom 11.10.2007God in the Brain?As neuroscientists search for brain circuits that lead to religious experiences, they're touching on some of our deepest questions - like, could religion be explained by a neural quirk? For more on this story, see David Biello's article, "Searching for God in the Brain" in this month's issue of Scientific American Mind.
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Folge vom 04.10.2007New Head Protection for FootballersA new high-tech helmet allows coaches and sideline doctors to spot concussions and other dangerous injuries on the football field, in real-time. The head gear has sensors that send impact measurements wirelessly. For more on this story, please read Larry Greenemeier's October 4 article on Sciam.com news.