Thousands Of Genes Influenced By RNA Modification
A new discovery by researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College published in the May 17 edition of the journal Cell once again rewrites scientific textbooks. Only 10 years ago, epigenetic researchers had to abandon the long-held belief that DNA consists of just four bases when they discovered that chemically modified bases are, in fact, abundant components of the human genome... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

'Effects of hunger' impact 300 U.K. deaths
LONDON, May 22 (UPI) -- More than 300 people in England had effects of hunger noted on their death certificates in 2010, up from 195 in 2001, officials said. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)