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Copycat suicides fuelled by media reports

A computer simulation confirms sociological insights into copycat suicides

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DNA tests on mummy show TB killed ancient Egyptian

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DNA tests on mummy show TB killed ancient Egyptian

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Secrets of the centenarians: Life begins at 100

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Secrets of the centenarians: Life begins at 100

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Smell of death can point to murder time

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Smell of death can point to murder time

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Can 'excited delirium' get cops off the hook?

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Can 'excited delirium' get cops off the hook?

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Murder and suicides climb during recessions

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Yeast genes inspire anti-ageing drugs

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Will democracy bring the demise of the hangman?

Will democracy bring the demise of the hangman?

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'Vampire' discovered in mass grave

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'Vampire' discovered in mass grave

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Child abuse may leave 'suicide marks' on genes

Early abuse appears to leave chemical "caps" on its victims' genes that last into adulthood – and which may help trigger suicide

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Why do some people kill themselves?

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CSI 51¶¯Âþ: Test your bloodstain analysis skills

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Mole rats may hold secret to long life

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Intelligent soldiers most likely to die in battle

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