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Jennifer Payandeh24 July 2017

Scientists can use GWAS results to learn all kinds of things about you from your genes. One day, doctors may even use this information to personalize your medical care.

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CurioCity24 July 2017

Learn about how and why we itch. (4:43 min.)

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Kelly Resmer21 July 2017

From sunburns to skin cancer, there are many ways the sun’s rays can hurt you. Understanding how sunscreen works can help you protect yourself properly.

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Kate MacDonald20 July 2017

When you cut your finger, a complex, three-level system kicks in to make sure you stay healthy and ward off invaders.

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CurioCity17 July 2017

Your smartphone, tablet and other devices emit large quantities of blue light wavelengths. This tells your body "wake up!" when you should be getting ready to sleep. (2:50 min.)

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CurioCity11 July 2017

It’s in our tap water, toothpaste and even in tea. Fluoride has helped reduce cavities in children for decades but some worry that fluoridated drinking water can lead to health issues. What is the verdict of the scientific community? (3:14 min.)

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Ekaterina Turlova11 July 2017

In people with synesthesia, stimulating one sense leads to the stimulation of another. Letters might always have a certain colour, or subway stations might have a taste!

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CurioCity7 July 2017

I’m the Director of CanChild. I’m also Professor in the Department of Pediatrics and hold the Scotiabank Chair in Child Health Research at McMaster University.

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CurioCity6 July 2017

Here’s a conundrum: Identical twins originate from the same DNA ... so how can they turn out so different — even in traits that have a significant genetic component? (5:02 min.)

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Chapin Korosec4 July 2017

Your cells may be tiny, but they can do some pretty complex tasks to keep you alive. That’s because your cells, like the cells of every living organism, have specialized proteins constantly hard at work.

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