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Jessica Hamzelou
Former biomed and health reporter
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Jessica Hamzelou was previously a Â鶹´«Ã½ reporter focussing on health and medical science, with a particular interest in fertility, neuroscience and microbiology.
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Sleep isn't needed to create long-term memories – just time out
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Matrix-style memory prosthesis set to supercharge human brain
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Bionic eye will send images direct to the brain to restore sight
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Northern Ireland abortion laws deemed to breach human rights
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