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Storage plan for 50k genomes
A £5 million project will see genetic data of more than 50,000 volunteers made available to researchers, it has been announced. Read more
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Chaos study identifies pregnancy alcohol damage
Any consumption of alcohol in pregnancy is not safe because of changes it can cause to the brain, according to Scottish researchers. Read more
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Arthritis breakthrough centres on fibroblasts
The two most common forms of arthritis are linked to two different kinds of fibroblast, British researchers reported last night. Read more
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Progress on compound against superbugs
British scientists say they have found a new molecular compound that works against multidrug resistant bacteria such as E. coli. Read more
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Gender response to chemotherapy investigated
Women given chemotherapy for oesophagogastric cancer had better survival than men – but experienced worse side effects, a UK-based research project has found. Read more
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Antibiotic levels too high in rivers
The world’s major rivers are awash with excessively high levels of antibiotics, British researchers have warned. Read more
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Gene study offers new Strep A vaccine hope
A major genetic analysis may have pin-pointed targets for vaccines against Group A streptococcus, it was announced last night. Read more
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Halve snakebite injuries – WHO
A plan to halve the number of those suffering serious effects from snakebites has been unveiled. Read more
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Warning on growing palliative care needs
The number of people needing palliative care globally is set to double in the next 40 years, according to a new projection. Read more
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Red wine compound investigated for hypertension care
A compound produced by fruits in response to injury or attack could hold the key for to new treatments for hypertension, researchers report today. Read more