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<p><strong>The loss-of-function mutation of <em>KMT2C</em>, a gene involved in histone modification, leads to the development of autism and other neurodevelopmental deficits. However, the precise mechanism of the disease progression is still unknown. Now, researchers from Japan have developed an animal model and elucidated the mechanism by which mutation in genes involved in chromatin modification causes autism. They have also discovered a drug that can be used in the tre...

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For years we've been trying to understand the real reason two people were created for each other: the truth, once again, comes from science. Many times

Scientists have new thoughts on whether couples are more likely to be similar than different.

New evidence published in the journal Nature Human Behaviour has concluded partners, on average, share up to 89% of traits, including sharing the same religion and political leanings

The well-known saying that “opposites attract" may not always be accurate, according to a recent report from Colorado University Boulder. Experts explain why couples tend to be similar.

Scientists have new thoughts on whether couples are more likely to be similar than different.

Scientists have new thoughts on whether couples are more likely to be similar than different.

Partners, on average, share up to 89% of traits, including values such as religiosity and experiences such as smoking and sexual activity.

Partners, on average, share up to 89% of traits, including values such as religiosity and experiences such as smoking and sexual activity.