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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. Swine Flu Vaccine Fears Debunked Is the swine flu vaccine necessary and safe? We asked the experts to address common concerns. Swine Flu Vaccine Supplies Way Behind Production of the swine flu vaccine is running several weeks behind schedule. Gold Nanoparticles Could Detect Disease Modified nanoparticles that can identify prostate cancer could find a wide variety of diseases. Binging Rats Get Hooked on Junk Food Junk food can elicit the same kind of addictive behavior in rats as heroin. Human Genetic 'Switchboard' Mapped A complete map of the switches governing the operation of the human genome is plotted.