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February 2012

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Discovery News - Health
News on health from Discovery.

Culture (Not Just Genes) Drives Evolution Cultural differences have manifested themselves in the DNA of distinct, regional populations. Human Speech Gene Found A newly discovered gene helps to keep vocal cords limber. Drinking Water Wells Contaminated with Zinc Zinc may be creeping into the water supply, which could have an affect on brain function. 'Mermaid Girl' Shiloh Pepin Dies at Age 10 Shiloh Pepin, a girl who was born with fused legs, passed away over the weekend. Artificial Intelligence Diagnoses Abuse A new computer program developed by doctors can detect victims of abuse.