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Artificial genome could create a 'blank slate' human template

This synthetic biology megaproject could show why some people are more susceptible to certain diseases, but critics say its ambitions could get out of hand

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A recipe for ocean health: Add 10 million oysters to salty water

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A recipe for ocean health: Add 10 million oysters to salty water

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An electric eel attacking a pretend alligator

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Electric eels seen leaping out of water to attack land predators

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UK closer to banning cosmetic microbeads that clog up its seas

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UK closer to banning cosmetic microbeads that clog up its seas

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A sample froma liver with cirrhosis

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Failing livers transformed into healthy organs by virus therapy

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Domestic dogs may have evolved separately in Europe and Asia

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Domestic dogs may have evolved separately in Europe and Asia

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Orcas are first non-humans whose evolution is driven by culture

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Orcas are first non-humans whose evolution is driven by culture

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3D CLARITY image shows neural connections from the prefrontal cortex across an entire transparent mouse brain

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See-through brains reveal memory pathways for pleasure and fear

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Why you don't want your boss to help with your health

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Official dietary advice on fat and sugar challenged

It has been a confusing week for UK dietary advice – a report has suggested we stop vilifying fat and a study has questioned the wisdom of slashing salt intake

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I slept for just 20 minutes at a time for 6 months

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This deep-sea creature could be the world's oldest living animal

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What does ‘natural’ mean? Time to ditch a dangerous concept

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Sleep better to be better. It's a no-brainer for doctors

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