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AI is being used to select embryos for women undergoing IVF

An AI that selects embryos with the highest chance of resulting in a successful pregnancy has been used by thousands of women undergoing IVF in Australia

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Can an N95 face mask protect you from catching the new coronavirus?

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The new virus belongs to the coronavirus family

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New coronavirus may be much more contagious than initially thought

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Taking Viagra in early labour reduces the need for emergency caesarean

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Taking Viagra in early labour reduces the need for emergency caesarean

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Traumatic experiences boost the effect of depression-linked genes

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Traumatic experiences boost the effect of depression-linked genes

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New understanding of mental illness may improve access to treatment

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New understanding of mental illness may improve access to treatment

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Pregnancy and breastfeeding linked to lower risk of early menopause

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What is immunology?

Understanding how the body mounts its defence against harmful invaders has unlocked the key to better treatments of diseases, the prevention of illness – such as vaccines – and even therapies for cancer.

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Blood test can predict when women will have their last period

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A radical idea suggests mental health conditions have a single cause

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Sixth person dies as Wuhan coronavirus spreads between people

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