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Genome of the apple laid bare

A group of yellow-green apples (iStockphoto: Brian Gudas)
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Lack of sleep ups mental illness risk

New research suggests young people getting less than five hours sleep per night are tripling their chances of developing a mental illness.
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Obesity warning for children who don’t get ten hours’ sleep

A good night’s sleep in the early years of life could be crucial in preventing a child becoming obese, say scientists.
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More proof: Organic matters

Organic strawberry fields in Watsonville, Calif. (Greg Peck)
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Plastic recycling body slams report advising countries to landfill PET bottles

EuPR, the professional body representing plastic recyclers across Europe, has condemned a recent report advising countries without adequate recycling infrastructure to send PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottles to landfill.
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Study raises concerns over aluminium levels in infant formula

A host of infant formula brands are “significantly contaminated” with high levels of aluminium, according to new research from the UK.
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