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Gene clues may explain why Brandt's bat lives so long

Life

Gene clues may explain why Brandt's bat lives so long

In 2005, a bat at least 40 years old was captured in Siberia. Its genes may help explain why the species can live about 10 times longer than it should

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War zones in A&E: The hospitals solving the crisis

Health

War zones in A&E: The hospitals solving the crisis

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How the 'youth bulge' can make or break a country

Life

How the 'youth bulge' can make or break a country

Features

People in their 90s are getting smarter

Health

People in their 90s are getting smarter

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Why cancer protects from Alzheimer's and vice versa

Health

Why cancer protects from Alzheimer's and vice versa

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Health

Blood test to estimate your age and predict health

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Earth

Earth's tides are shoving the moon away faster

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Stem-cell treatment restores sight to blind man

Health

Stem-cell treatment restores sight to blind man

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Life

Artificial ovary mimics real hormone levels

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Should we aim to live like cavemen?

Life

Should we aim to live like cavemen?

"Palaeo" lifestyle trends are popular at the moment – but they are rooted in evolutionary myths, says biologist Marlene Zuk

Opinion

Life

Why musical genius comes easier to early starters

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Health

Hormone boost lets mice live longer without fasting

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Health

Young blood really is the key to youth

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Life

Crustaceans hide their true age in stomach

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