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We now have the technology to develop vaccines that spread themselves

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We now have the technology to develop vaccines that spread themselves

Prevention is better than cure, so we should start using genetic techniques to stop dangerous animal diseases jumping to humans, say Scott Nuismer and James Bull

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This week’s new questions

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Light trails represent sound waves as they stream into a human ear.

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Hearing restored in rats by modifying ear cells to respond to light

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What is a genetically modified organism?

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What is a genetically modified organism?

Alice Ball pioneered leprosy treatment and then had her work stolen

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Alice Ball pioneered leprosy treatment and then had her work stolen

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Edward Jenner

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Medics who changed history wouldn't get into modern medical schools

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Coronavirus and covid-19: Your questions answered

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Coronavirus and covid-19: Your questions answered

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Microorganisms: the future of food, fuel and medicine

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Fever can help the immune system, so what should we do if we have one?

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Fever can help the immune system, so what should we do if we have one?

Fever is a pain, quite literally, but new evidence hints at its purpose. Here’s what you need to know

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Blood pressure drugs may do more harm than good for some older people

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Coronavirus treatment: What drugs could work and when can we get them?

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How DeepMind's artificial intelligence is reinventing the eye exam

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