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Plaques in the brain of someone who had CJD

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Many more people could still die from mad cow disease in the UK

A man who has died of vCJD has shown that the disease can affect a second genetic subtype of people. It’s likely these people take longer to develop symptoms

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An adult gorilla holding a young gorilla

Life

Majority of primate species may vanish in next 25 to 50 years

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We mustn’t let a superpower turn its back on rationality

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A single French fry on a paper plate with plastic cutlery beside it

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Calorie restriction diet extends life of monkeys by years

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Tidal energy could work for the UK

Earth

UK urged to push ahead with world-first tidal lagoon power plant

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Monkey with open mouth

Life

Baboons recorded making key sounds found in human speech

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Macaque monkey on the back of a Sika deer

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Wild monkey filmed mounting deer and trying to have sex with it

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Hand holding PrEP pill

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Massive drop in London HIV rates may be due to internet drugs

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Turing running

Humans

The Turing Guide: Last words on an enigmatic codebreaker?

Culture

gene test

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Simple blood test can detect genetic diseases early in pregnancy

Together, single-gene disorders are more common than Down’s syndrome. Now there’s a safe prenatal test that can help prospective parents decide what to do

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Science books we're keen to read in 2017

Culture

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‘Psychedelic sanctuary’ will help drug users get over bad trips

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Something for everyone in 12 Days of Culture

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Becoming a mother may change the brain to read baby's mind

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