How does drinking coffee affect us? This has been a big question in science since the 1960s. Coffee has been shown to actually break our DNA...but also put it back together. Huh? Find out what this means—plus all the other things coffee does to your DNA—in the video below.
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Coffee Can Break Your DNA
Here's How Coffee Affects Your DNA
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Caffeine wakes us up in the morning—but how? Discover the science behind caffeine.
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7 Tips For Waking Up Without Coffee
Trying to cut your caffeine intake? ASAPScience dishes some tips on how to feel alert without a cup of coffee.
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