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pregnancy and birth

baby

Health

Breastfed babies have fewer viruses in their guts that affect humans

Early in life, babies gain billions of viruses that target gut bacteria – but breastfed babies are less likely to pick up viruses that infect human cells

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Why strength training may be the best thing you can do for your health

Health

Why strength training may be the best thing you can do for your health

Features

Peru

Life

Monkeys made their way from Africa to South America at least twice

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Orangutans

Life

Orangutans and other great apes under threat from covid-19 pandemic

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fork and measuring tape

Health

Diets do help you lose weight - but the benefits usually don't last

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Male bottlenose dolphins synchronise their calls to attract females

Life

Male bottlenose dolphins synchronise their calls to attract females

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The coronavirus owes its name to the crown-like projections that encircle the capsid.

Definition

Viruses

An HIV-infected cell

Health

We now know how much our genes influence the risk of contracting HIV

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Pregnancy scan

Health

Babies are more likely to be conceived in autumn but we don’t know why

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orchids

Humans

Don't miss: Maternal artworks, blooming islands and rewarding maths

This week, catch the last few days of an art show that gives mothers their due, explore a land of orchids and discover how loving maths makes us better people

Culture

Environment

Wild horses in the US are being shot with contraceptive darts

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Health

Taking Viagra in early labour reduces the need for emergency caesarean

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Health

Swapping breakfast for brunch on weekends may lead to weight gain

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Don't Miss: Craft power, killer brain cells and fostered chimps

Culture

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