Recessive traitsIn any one family, some children might inherit a recessive gene, or all of them, or none of them; even if both of their parents are carriers the chances are still only one in four. Depending on the genetic match of the

The arrival of snow conjures up postcard-worthy scenes of children running up hills with their wooden sleighs, bundled up in scarves and bobble hats. But amid all the fun and frolics, there's a serious health message. More than 90 per cent of skin

) and immunosuppressant drugs. GM technology is capable of engineering plants that are pollen-free. However, this is unlikely to be used as a solution, as the long-term effects of such genetically modified plants are unknown.What you can doKeep doors and windows

of separation anxiety tells a very different story. Babies are genetically programmed to move into a state of both panic and pain when separated from their parents and left alone in a room, particularly if it’s dark. It’s not about control, it’s the activation