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New research published in Nature Genetics challenges that long held assumption.

From Science Daily

It comes a day after Washington and Tehran held talks widely seen as a last ditch effort to avoid a war over Iran's nuclear ambitions.

From BBC

Qatar and Turkey mediated between the two sides, with talks held in Doha and Istanbul.

From BBC

Still, he held on to a slither of hope.

From Barron's

It is the first time in the event's history that the ceremony will be held outside of London.

From BBC