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A light micrograph of a section of a whole mouse brain, with nerve cells colourfully labelled

Mind

Electrical synapses genetically engineered in mammals for first time

51¶¯Âþs have used gene editing to produce artificial electrical synapses in mice, where they can be targeted to make the animals more sociable or reduce their risk of OCD-like symptoms

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The new AILIS machine tests for breast cancer detection during a clinical trial in Krakow, Poland, on December 30, 2024. AILIS is an innovative approach to breast cancer detection, developed by Michal Matuszewski. It uses Parametric Dynamic Imaging (PDI) and artificial intelligence to distinguish areas of increased activity from normal tissue, enabling the identification of cancerous lesions. Clinical trials currently take place in collaboration with the National Oncology Institute in Krakow. Upon successful results, the technology is expected to enter the Polish market first, followed by expansion into Europe. Poland has the highest breast cancer mortality rate in the EU, with early-stage detection standing at only 41%. (Photo by Klaudia Radecka/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Health

A political take on cancer provides a tough but much-needed analysis

Culture

Doctors need to listen to the evidence about bed rest in pregnancy

Health

Doctors need to listen to the evidence about bed rest in pregnancy

Comment

Cocaine drug crystals.

Health

Experimental medication helps treat cocaine addiction

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We're finally uncovering fibre's remarkable benefits for body and mind

Health

We're finally uncovering fibre's remarkable benefits for body and mind

Features

Comment

Kennedy has taken a sledgehammer to the US's public health

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Teenage girl listening to music and playing with push pop toy while lying down on sofa at home

Mind

It is time to close the autism diagnosis gender gap

Leader

Health

US government fired researchers running a crucial drug use survey

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A group of teen girls and their coach in a huddle, discussing game play

Mind

A revolutionary new understanding of autism in girls

Features

Measles is spreading across the US – here is what you need to know

Health

Measles is spreading across the US – here is what you need to know

The US has confirmed more than 480 measles cases across 19 states, the highest total since an outbreak in 2019 sickened more than 1200 people

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Life

Stunning new animated series tells the story of a cure-all mushroom

Culture

Health

What the research says about the benefits of low-intensity cardio

Regulars

Health

GLP-1 drugs are only the start – the powerful drugs to expect next

Features

Health

Fake pills ease PMS symptoms even when you know they're placebos

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