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Quirks and Quarks54:01Cat facts — the latest science on our feline companionsCats have lived alongside humans for millennia, but there's still much we don't know about our companions. How do cats purr? Why do they look so annoyed all the…

While reproductive research and medicine have progressed in leaps and bounds, the failure to conceive without reason remains a perplexing matter in fertility management as approximately 15% of all infertility cases can be attributed to…

Our planet is changing. So is our journalism. This weekly newsletter is part of a CBC News initiative entitled "Our Changing Planet" to show and explain the effects of climate change. Keep up with the latest news on our Climate and…

Quirks and Quarks18:15Does biology trump free will? A behavioural scientist argues we have no choiceIt's natural for people to feel they've arrived where they are in life because of choices they've made along the way.But behavioural…

Due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been a substantial transition towards a more personalized and tailored approach to healthcare in the preventive healthcare space. This approach integrates both lifestyle practices and…

People who carry the gene variant associated with the strongest risk for Alzheimer's disease may lose their ability to detect odors earlier than people who do not carry the gene variant, which may be an early sign of future memory and…

Earlier today, former actor CelinaJaitly took to her IG handle to conduct an AMA session, where she was asked how come she conceived twins during both her pregnancies. Posting a couple of pics from her pregnancy days, Celina wrote, "Today…

It is also important to note that as assisted reproductive technology has progressed and become increasingly available and accepted by society, the previously existing taboos and stigmas surrounding infertility are gradually being…

When bacteria are attacked by a virus, they can defend themselves with a mechanism that fends off the genetic material introduced by the intruder. The key is CRISPR-Cas protein complexes. It is only in the last decade that their function…

Why do some people take part in genetic studies while others do not? The answer may lie within our genetic makeup. According to a groundbreaking study by Oxford's Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science and Big Data Institute, people who…