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Urban living may be causing big changes to our oestrogen levels

Some gut bacteria recycle discarded sex hormones, like oestrogens, back into the body. The level of these bacteria seems to be higher in industrialised societies, which could have big implications for our health

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Illustration of a CAR T cell with an implanted gene strain, which makes up the genetic modification process required for it to fight rogue cells in the body

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CAR T-cell therapy takes woman from bedridden to 'perfectly fine'

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A light micrograph of mice neurons that have been labelled with a fluorescent protein to distinguish between cells at different depths within the brain tissue

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Mysterious 'compound X' clears toxic Parkinson’s proteins from brain

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Migraines could be treated by ramping up the brain's cleaning system

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Iodised salt has become uncool but many of us need to eat more iodine

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A scanning electron micrograph of a mouse's nerve cell that is affected by misfolded versions of the proteins amyloid and beta, which are thought to drive Alzheimer's disease

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Novel approach to clearing brain waste shows promise for Alzheimer's

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An illustration of an enzyme called RNA polymerase replicating viral RNA

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Multipurpose anti-viral pill may treat colds, norovirus, flu and covid

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I have been bitten by more than 200 snakes – on purpose

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Virus from marine animals is causing weird eye problems in people

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Virus from marine animals is causing weird eye problems in people

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Attacks from our immune system are a cause of long covid

The immune system going rogue and attacking healthy tissue seems to behind some cases of long covid, a discovery that could open doors towards treatments

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The profound effect the heart-brain connection has on your health

Features

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Surprising male G-spot found in most detailed study of the penis yet

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The brain's cleaning system can be boosted to rid Alzheimer's proteins

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How working out like an astronaut can reduce back pain and slow ageing

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