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An extreme example of facial asymmetry in a female Virunga mountain gorilla cranium (Tayna, individual GP.148), shown as a three-dimensional surface model with texture. This individual was not included in the sample as she was dentally immature at the time of death, but she exhibits an extreme version of the asymmetric pattern documented in this study.

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Mountain gorilla inbreeding has distorted their facial features

The mountain gorilla population is small and inbreeding levels are high – and now there’s evidence this inbreeding may explain why some gorillas have distorted facial features

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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Michael Sohn/AP/Shutterstock (12817867a) Pipes at the landfall facilities of the 'Nord Stream 2' gas pipline are pictured in Lubmin, northern Germany, on Ukraine Nord Stream 2, Lubmin, Germany - 15 Feb 2022

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Germany halts Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia – what's next?

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Oil giants accused of greenwashing for failure over energy transition

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Rhesus macaques

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Living through a hurricane accelerated the ageing process for monkeys

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Example of detected methane plume over the United States on 2019-09-25 in TROPOMI (ESA) methane measurements

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Satellite images show biggest methane leaks come from Russia and US

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HIV viruses infecting T-lymphocytes

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‘VB’ is a new and more infectious variant of HIV – but it is treatable

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Chewing gum

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Chewing gum while pregnant linked to fewer premature births in Malawi

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Pembrolizumab monoclonal antibody drug protein. Immune checkpoint inhibitor targetting PD-1, used in the treatment of a number of cancers.

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Cancer drug could one day help cure HIV by waking up dormant viruses

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A crane lifts a weight for energy storage

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Fix the Planet newsletter: The weird and wonderful rivals to batteries

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Flu vaccines during pregnancy protect babies for 6 months after birth

Evidence shows that getting a flu jab during pregnancy provides substantial protection to young babies, but uptake in many countries is still concerningly low

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Humans

Ancient Andean leaders may have mixed hallucinogen with their beer

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Strength, balance and mobility are the best predictors of a long life

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What the no-alcohol boom means for our drinking habits and health

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2022 preview: Expect a row over controversial Alzheimer's drug

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