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Several studies evaluate high-density single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) arrays for the detection of copy-number variations in human genomes. Many debilitating diseases have complex genetic roots, ...

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The finding: There’s little correlation between a group’s collective intelligence and the IQs of its individual members. But if a group includes more women, its collective intelligence rises. Thomas W ...

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Since the launch of the Crossword in 1942, The Times has captivated solvers by providing engaging word and logic games. In 2014, we introduced the Mini Crossword — followed by Spelling Bee, Letter ...