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Are redheads with blue eyes really going extinct?

For every 100 people in the world, only one or two will have red hair.

Feb 7, 2018

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Health

Seasonal affective disorder: your eye colour might be why you have the 'winter blues'

You're not alone if colder weather and longer nights make you feel down. This well-known phenomenon, called seasonal affective disorder (SAD), might explain why people feel low, irritable, and lethargic in the winter months. ...

Jan 2, 2019

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Genetics

Fifty new genes for eye colour found

The genetics of human eye color is much more complex than previously thought, according to a new study published today.

Mar 11, 2021

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Psychology & Psychiatry

Why we are secretly attracted to people who look like our parents

Have you ever thought there was an uncanny family resemblance between your friend and her partner? Or wondered for a fleeting moment whether the pair walking down the road were husband and wife, or brother and sister? You ...

Feb 25, 2016

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Other

Women's faces get redder at ovulation, but human eyes can't pick up on it

Previous studies have shown that men find female faces more attractive when the women are ovulating, but the visual clues that allow this are unclear. Now, new research investigating whether it might be to do with subtle ...

Jun 30, 2015

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Health

How do wait times for transgender medical care affect those awaiting treatment?

A new study by University of Calgary Faculty of Social Work undergraduate student Beck Paterson looks at the experience of transgender individuals awaiting medical care in the transition process, where some individuals have ...

Aug 31, 2017

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Ophthalmology

Colour vision link may help myopia research

(Medical Xpress)—A possible link between colour vision and the development of myopia - or near-sightedness - has been discovered by an international group, including a researcher from The University of Western Australia.

Mar 1, 2013

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Genetics

Method for 'designer babies' in the ethical spotlight

European bioethicists raised the red flag Thursday over an American patent for a method that could allow people to choose genetic traits like eye colour in children sired from donor eggs or sperm.

Oct 3, 2013

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Health

Q&A: What sunscreen is best? A dermatologist offers advice on protecting your skin

Sunburn is a sign that skin has experienced significant levels of damage. Ultraviolet light can change a person's DNA structure, which can lead to cancer. At the same time, choosing from the multitude of modern sunscreens ...

Dec 18, 2023

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