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People with similar faces likely have similar DNA

People with similar faces likely have similar DNA

A collection of photos of genetically unrelated lookalikes, along with DNA analysis, revealed that strong facial similarity is associated with shared genetic variants. The work appears August 23rd in the journal Cell Reports. “Our study provides a rare insight into human likeness by showing that people with extreme lookalike faces share common genotypes, whereas they …

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When Body Parts Swell: Taking a Closer Look at Edema

When Body Parts Swell: Taking a Closer Look at Edema

Swelling in the body can happen for many reasons. Summer heat can cause your arms or legs to swell if you’ve been sitting or standing for a while. Body parts can also swell from overuse or an injury. But sometimes, swelling is a sign of an underlying medical condition. More than half your body is …

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