Beer belly is developed irrespectively of how much beer is consumed, The Sun reports findings of recent research carried out mutually by German and Swedish scientists. Full story

The more genetically different two people are, the more attracted they are to each other. Such conclusion was made by Brazilian scientists. They believe that choosing life partners, people tend to pick those with the most different genetic makeup from their own. How can this be possible? Don't we usually fall for partners similar to us? Full story

Breast milk test can be a quick and simple way to detect early breast cancer, according to scientists from the University of Massachusetts. They found methylated genes in breast milk, the genes that indicate high risk of cancer development. Full story

While some people can't become friendly with their colleagues and acquaintances no matter what they do, others make friends easily. Quite often, favorites don’t have beautiful or handsome looks. Neither are they brilliant speakers or talented people. Their secret lies in good genes. Full story

International research group discovered six genes responsible for excessive weight. In the course of large-scale study, they studied the genome of 90 thousand people. As a result, the scientists found six genes that are somehow responsible for packing on extra pounds. Five out of six genes regulate appetite and have nothing to do with metabolism. Full story