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Sonnet 116: Marriage of True Minds Love Poem By Shakespeare

Ah, a marriage of true minds. According to Shakespeare’s famous love Sonnet 116, love is ever-fixed, unwavering, even in the bleakest times. Written in…

What is a Chromosome? Simple definitions for understanding human genetics

From cancer risk to eye color, human genetics determines who you are, based on the DNA you inherit from your parents. But what is a chromosome, what is DNA, and what are genes? Here's some simple definitions for how human genetics works, including simple explanations for DNA, genes, and chromosomes.

Fun National Days Every Family Should Celebrate

This list of unofficial National Days is guaranteed to provide a year’s worth of family fun. From Star Wars Day to Doughnut Day , even pi Day to Kindness…

Double the Family Fun: What is a Double Cousin?

Double-fun arises when siblings marry another set of siblings. This special connection between two families produces a special set of cousins -- the double cousin.

The ABCs of Friendship Poem

Share an inspirational moment with a friend by sending them this thoughtful (and funny) alphabet poem about friendship. We particularly recommend Z.. zip your lip when necessary!

Is Cancer Hereditary? Understanding Cancer Risk Within Families

The DNA you were born with contributes to your risk of developing cancer. But is cancer hereditary? The DNA you were born with contributes to your risk of developing cancer. But is cancer hereditary? If you are reading this, you may have a family member with cancer, and are concerned about your risk of cancer.