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E. coli colonies

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Floating in microgravity gives bacteria permanent genetic boost

Life in simulated zero gravity turns bacteria into reproductive powerhouses and may help them form tough colonies that could pose a risk to humans in space

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Coloured scanning electron micro- graph (SEM) of a small cancerous tumour (orange) filling an alveolus of the human lung

Health

Boom in human gene editing as 20 CRISPR trials gear up

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CRISPR causes many unwanted mutations, small study suggests

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CRISPR causes many unwanted mutations, small study suggests

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A flatworm with a head at each end of its body

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Bioelectric tweak makes flatworms grow a head instead of a tail

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Future forensics: Harnessing the spirit of Sherlock Holmes

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Future forensics: Harnessing the spirit of Sherlock Holmes

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A colorectal cancer

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First timeline of a cancer tracks tumours from origin to spread

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Immune war with donor cells after transplant may wipe out HIV

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Mud DNA means we can detect ancient humans even without fossils

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The continuing mystery behind the cuteness of tame animals

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Defying dementia: How to keep your brain fighting fit

The number of people with dementia in the US, UK and other wealthy nations has gone down in recent years – a healthy lifestyle can make a difference

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Life

Google’s new project will gather health data from 10,000 people

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Life

Gene editing opens doors to seedless fruit with no need for bees

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23andMe DNA test for Alzheimer’s risk approved for sale in US

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Life

Giant viruses may just be small viruses that stole hosts’ genes

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