news archive genetic news - July 18, 2007

July 18, 2007

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-	Human Antibodies that Block Human and Animal SARS Viruses Identified Two human antibodies that bind to a region on the SARS virus’ spike glycoprotein that is called the receptor binding domain (RBD)have been found.
-	Ability to Listen to Two Things at Once Is Largely Inherited A recent twin study reveals that your ability to listen to a phone message in one ear while a friend is talking into your other ear and comprehend what both are saying is an important communication skill that is heavily influenced by your genes.