(N.B. this list is long, but not comprehensive, for a list of my selected story highlights, including my coronavirus coverage click here)
Food allergies: the psychological toll
Nature, December 2, 2020
Gene therapy could offer an inclusive cure for cystic fibrosis
Nature, July 29, 2020
Living, breathing proof
Nature, July 29, 2020
Plant vesicles inspire methods to grow crops
Nature, June 17, 2020
The biologist on the hunt for extracellular ribosomes
Nature, June 17, 2020
Coronavirus in context: Scite.ai tracks positive and negative citations for COVID-19 literature
Nature, May 1, 2020
If a coronavirus vaccine arrives, can the world make enough?
Nature, April 9, 2020
A smart jumpsuit could track development in at-risk babies
New Scientist, January 13, 2020
Going north
Nature, December 11, 2019
Angst about exclusivity: The potential cost of incentivizing makers of generic drugs
Nature Medicine, October 1, 2017
Medicine’s movable feast: What jumping genes can teach us about treating disease
Nature Medicine, July 1, 2017
Metabolism in mind: New insights into the ‘gut-brain axis’ spur commercial efforts to target it
Nature Medicine, July 7, 2016
MERS vaccines advance, but will humans or camels get the jab?
Nature Medicine, October 7, 2015
A gut feeling about immunity
Nature Medicine, June 29, 2015
Straight talk with…Victor Dzau
Nature Medicine, April 7, 2014
Four models of clinical trial data sharing offered in new report
Nature Medicine, March 4, 2014
Straight talk with…Harlan Krumholz
Nature Medicine, March 4, 2014
The Trouble with Gluten
Scientific American, January 21, 2014
Straight talk with…Jonathan Quick
Nature Medicine, September 2013
Going to Pot
Scientific American, May 14, 2013
Living labs open door to retirees who want to join studies
Nature Medicine, May 7, 2013
Rethinking the formula
Nature Medicine, May 7, 2013
Straight talk with…Dalvir Gill
Nature Medicine, February 6, 2013
Straight talk with…Guido Rasi
Nature Medicine, December 6, 2012
Straight talk with…David Baker
Nature Medicine, November 7, 2012
Straight talk with…Mary Woolley
Nature Medicine, October 5, 2012
Execution of sepsis trials needs an overhaul, experts say
Nature Medicine, July 6, 2012
Straight talk with…Phillip Dellinger
Nature Medicine, July 6, 2012
Straight talk with…Chen Zhu
Nature Medicine, May 4, 2012
Straight talk with…David Kaslow
Nature Medicine, April 5, 2012
Diagnosis by default
Nature Medicine, March 6, 2012
PrEP trial successes prompt cost-effectiveness questions
Nature Medicine, September 7, 2011
Combo antibody efforts up, despite regulatory uncertainties
Nature Medicine, August 4, 2011
Straight talk with…Seth Berkley
Nature Medicine, April 7, 2011
Theory is acid test for fructose’s blood pressure role
Nature Medicine, September 2010
Timing is everything
Nature Medicine, July 2010
Medical insights from mummies
Nature Medicine, May 2010
In debate over AIDS vaccine success, every detail counts
Nature Medicine, November 2009
Smells like green spirit
Nature, May 27, 2009
Q&A: Origami unfolded
Nature, May 13, 2009
Songs on the brain
Nature, April 15, 2009
Concerns over ‘shifting sands’ linger as genetic testing expands
Nature, June 1, 2008
Return to the basics might breathe life into HIV vaccine pipeline
Nature Medicine, May 1, 2008
The fight of your life
Nature Medicine, March 1, 2008
Skin patch gives ageing mice a youthful glow
New Scientist, November 30, 2007
Male antelopes play hard to get
New Scientist, November 29, 2007
Diet may influence the sex of your baby
New Scientist, November 28, 2007
Were ‘cursed’ rams the first biological weapons?
New Scientist, November 26, 2007
Active parents make for active kids
New Scientist, November 23, 2007
Babies can spot the good, the bad, and the ugly
New Scientist, November 22, 2007
Giant claw points to monster sea scorpion
New Scientist, November 21, 2007
Sleep hormone may make you forget
New Scientist, November 16, 2007
Oral sex gene helps male fish fake it
New Scientist, November 15, 2007
Envious monkeys can spot a fair deal
New Scientist, November 13, 2007
The darker the egg, the better the dad
New Scientist, November 12, 2007
Binge-drinking women risk torn bladders
New Scientist, November 9, 2007
Obesity gene may alter brain DNA
New Scientist, November 8, 2007
TB vaccine poses threat to HIV-positive babies
New Scientist, November 2, 2007
Brain can juggle eight balls at once
New Scientist, November 1, 2007
‘Silent’ abnormalities lurk within ageing brains
New Scientist, October 31, 2007
Monkeys reveal brain is hard-wired for counting
New Scientist, October 30, 2007
GM virus shrinks cancer tumours in humans
New Scientist, October 26, 2007
Amphetamine addiction curbed by dentists’ jab
New Scientist, October 25, 2007
James Watson retires amidst race controversy
New Scientist, October 25, 2007
Dietary supplement may boost egg yield for IVF
New Scientist, October 24, 2007
Source of ‘optimism’ found in the brain
New Scientist, October 24, 2007
Vibrating mice may hold obesity clue
New Scientist, October 23, 2007
Gene silencing could ‘turn off’ fertility
New Scientist, October 16, 2007
Chlamydia reduces male fertility by ravaging sperm
New Scientist, October 15, 2007
Spontaneous brain activity causes ‘unforced errors’
New Scientist, October 9, 2007
Chimps don’t mind being chumps in raisin game
New Scientist, October 4, 2007
Eavesdropping iguanas heed hawk alarms
New Scientist, October 4, 2007
Self-discipline may reduce Alzheimer’s risk
New Scientist, October 1, 2007
Neanderthals roamed as far as Siberia
New Scientist, September 30, 2007
‘Shampooed’ hair reveals mammoth DNA
New Scientist, September 27, 2007
Deep-voiced men father more children
New Scientist, September 25, 2007
HRT boosts women’s sexual interest
New Scientist, September 24, 2007
Mother’s blood holds genetic clues to fetal health
New Scientist, September 21, 2007
Bumpy bones suggest Velociraptor had feathers
New Scientist, September 20, 2007
Simple blood test spots early stage lung cancer
New Scientist, September 18, 2007
Honeybees gang up to smother deadly hornets
New Scientist, September 17, 2007
High-tech chewing gum could end sticky streets
New Scientist, September 14, 2007
Cancer drug hints at treatment for bipolar disorder
New Scientist, September 12, 2007
Chimps pinch papayas to impress potential mates
New Scientist, September 12, 2007
Lung cancer screening ruled out
New Scientist, September 10, 2007
Political affiliation could be all in the brain
New Scientist, September 9, 2007
Paralysing virus a suspect in disappearing bee mystery
New Scientist, September 6, 2007
Human exodus from Africa helped by wetter weather
New Scientist, September 3, 2007
Mesopotamian city grew from merging settlements
New Scientist, August 30, 2007
Men with younger women have more children
New Scientist, August 29, 2007
Greedy larvae too much of a mouthful for predators
New Scientist, August 28, 2007
Monkeys use ‘baby talk’ to sooth infants not mums
New Scientist, August 24, 2007
World’s fattest mouse’ appears immune to diabetes
New Scientist, August 23, 2007
Chimps keep busy to control their urges
New Scientist, August 22, 2007
Stomach stapling really can save lives
New Scientist, August 22, 2007
Paedophiles may have less grey matter
New Scientist, August 20, 2007
Women may be hardwired to prefer pink
New Scientist, August 20, 2007
Wine tainted with venom triggers allergic reactions
New Scientist, August 15, 2007
Puppy love makes teenagers lose the plot
New Scientist, August 14, 2007
Some of us really are addicted to food
New Scientist, August 10, 2007
Introducing predatory fish could curb malaria
New Scientist, August 9, 2007
Educational DVDs ‘slow infant learning’
New Scientist, August 7, 2007
Fast food branding makes children prefer happy meals
New Scientist, August 6, 2007
Organ removal gives female mice a masculine thrust
New Scientist, August 5, 2007
Ovary transplant produces embryo in sister
New Scientist, August 2, 2007
Going to war leaves US soldiers’ kids at risk
New Scientist, July 31, 2007
Duplicate genes help humans go the extra mile
New Scientist, July 30, 2007
Tonsils may help transmit HIV during oral sex
New Scientist, July 26, 2007
In promiscuous primates, sperm feel need for speed
New Scientist, July 25, 2007
Is obesity contagious?
New Scientist, July 25, 2007
Mastodon genome sheds light on human evolution
New Scientist, July 24, 2007
Testicular protein vaccine may fight ovarian cancer
New Scientist, July 23, 2007
Genetic variation may lower HIV load by 90%
New Scientist, July 19, 2007
Brain protein might combat feelings of despair
New Scientist, July 18, 2007
New details fuel concerns over diabetes drug
New Scientist, July 18, 2007
Taking drugs with food may take a bite out of costs
New Scientist, July 16, 2007
Walking on two feet was an energy-saving step
New Scientist, July 16, 2007
Self-centered cultures narrow your viewpoint
New Scientist, July 12, 2007
Blood test can spot hidden body fat
New Scientist, July 10, 2007
Mysterious kidney disease blamed on bad bread
New Scientist, July 9, 2007
Men – the other talkative sex
New Scientist, July 6, 2007
Supercomputer predicts HIV’s stealthy moves
New Scientist, July 6, 2007
Hormones affect men’s sense of fair play
New Scientist, July 4, 2007
Spitting orang-utans solve nutty problem
New Scientist, July 4, 2007
Cell ‘hair’ loss may help cancers spread
New Scientist, June 28, 2007
Echinacea may halve the risk of catching cold
New Scientist, June 25, 2007
Ancient trade-off may explain why humans get HIV
New Scientist, June 21, 2007
Firstborn children are the cleverest
New Scientist, June 21, 2007
Stones confirm golden past of ancient African kingdom
New Scientist, June 19, 2007
Cologne and cleaning agents: Russia’s killer drinks
New Scientist, June 15, 2007
Paying taxes is a pleasurable duty
New Scientist, June 14, 2007
Gene mutation slashes prostate cancer survival time
New Scientist, June 13, 2007
Having children alters the brain
New Scientist, June 12, 2007
Hypertension drug protects against Parkinson’s
New Scientist, June 11, 2007
Muscle-rub blamed for athlete’s death
New Scientist, June 11, 2007
Malaria linked to child cancer in Africa
New Scientist, June 8, 2007
Patient shocks surgeons with green blood
New Scientist, June 8, 2007
Cannabis compound reduces skin allergies in mice
New Scientist, June 7, 2007
Brain injuries unleash Alzheimer’s threat
New Scientist, June 6, 2007
‘Fidgeting’ gene found for weight loss
New Scientist, June 6, 2007
Flaxseed may slow prostate tumour growth
New Scientist, June 4, 2007
Folic acid could protect against strokes
New Scientist, June 1, 2007
Common leukaemia pegged to inherited gene mutation
New Scientist, May 31, 2007
Smart painkillers target damaged tissue
May 30, 2007
Blinding amoebas cause health scare in US
New Scientist, May 30, 2007
Common gene mutation heightens breast cancer risk
New Scientist, May 29, 2007
Gulping coffee helps keep gout at bay
New Scientist, May 25, 2007
Plant extract may block cannabis addiction
New Scientist, May 22, 2007
Viagra reduces hamster ‘jet lag’
New Scientist, May 21, 2007
Women could avoid chemotherapy with hormone drug
New Scientist, May 18, 2007
Aspirin makes pregnancy safer for some women
New Scientist, May 17, 2007
Clownfish chatter with clacking jaws
New Scientist, May 17, 2007
Mites give poison frogs their toxic might
New Scientist, May 15, 2007
Testosterone protects brain in men with MS
New Scientist, May 15, 2007
New survey lists hundreds of potential carcinogens
New Scientist, May 14, 2007
CT scan radiation can equal nuclear bomb exposure
New Scientist, May 11, 2007
Lifting the fog on bat flight
New Scientist, May 10, 2007
Rivalry leaves its mark on primate brains
New Scientist, May 10, 2007
Oral sex can cause throat cancer
New Scientist, May 9, 2007
Too much TV may result in academic failure
New Scientist, May 8, 2007
Can culture dictate the way we see?
New Scientist, May 4, 2007
Heart attack gene variants may double risk
New Scientist, May 3, 2007
Heart attack deaths drop by half
New Scientist, May 2, 2007
Brain shrink linked to Gulf War syndrome
New Scientist, May 1, 2007
Russian speakers get the blues
New Scientist, May 1, 2007
Nasal ‘death’ molecules may kill sense of smell
New Scientist, April 30, 2007
Tricky spelling drains the brain
New Scientist, April 27, 2007
Dogs show human-like learning ability
New Scientist, April 26, 2007
Smarter people are no better off
New Scientist, April 25, 2007
Mother’s early puberty boosts child’s obesity risk
New Scientist, April 24, 2007
Low-salt diet prevents heart attacks and strokes
New Scientist, April 20, 2007
Cannabis compound slows lung cancer in mice
New Scientist, April 18, 2007
Breastfeeding may protect older mothers from cancer
New Scientist, April 17, 2007
Dreams may reveal traumatic impact of television
New Scientist, April 16, 2007
Bone stem cells turned into primitive sperm cells
New Scientist, April 13, 2007
Friction helps frogs stick to ceilings
New Scientist, April 12, 2007
Hunt for obesity gene yields a new suspect
New Scientist, April 12, 2007
Money game reveals our inner Robin Hood
New Scientist, April 11, 2007
Mongoose pups make noisy work of sibling unity
New Scientist, April 11, 2007
‘Rebuilt’ immune system shakes off diabetes
New Scientist, April 10, 2007
Do coffee and cigarettes protect against Parkinson’s?
New Scientist, April 9, 2007
Herbal remedy could flush out bladder infections
New Scientist, April 8, 2007
Dehydration helps bugs survive arctic freeze
New Scientist, April 6, 2007
‘Cooperative begging’ helps mongoose pups score food
New Scientist, April 5, 2007
Poor brains light up with small cash rewards
New Scientist, April 4, 2007
Gene profile rapidly reveals radiation exposure
New Scientist, April 3, 2007
How to make a brain transparent
New Scientist, April 2, 2007
Ewes get pregnant after uterus transplantation
New Scientist, March 30, 2007
‘Spiteful’ gene manipulation could combat malaria
New Scientist, March 30, 2007
Asthma soothed by airway radio-blasts
New Scientist, March 29, 2007
Mothers’ beefy diet linked to sons’ low sperm count
New Scientist, March 28, 2007
Common gene mutation linked to tripled stroke risk
New Scientist, March 27, 2007
New evidence backs aspirin’s lifesaving reputation
New Scientist, March 27, 2007
Like Goldilocks, mice know a bed that’s ‘just right’
New Scientist, March 26, 2007
Inserted human gene makes mice see red
New Scientist, March 23, 2007
Impaired emotional processing affects moral judgements
New Scientist, March 22, 2007
Doubt cast on definition of PTSD
New Scientist, March 21, 2007
Faulty body clock may cause mania
New Scientist, March 20, 2007
Ancient lizard extended its rib bones to glide
New Scientist, March 19, 2007
‘Kiss of life’ increases risk after heart attack
New Scientist, March 16, 2007
Species evolve faster in cooler climes
New Scientist, March 15, 2007
Ultrasound scan reveals likely outcome of IVF
New Scientist, March 15, 2007
Can computers make life-or-death medical decision?
New Scientist, March 13, 2007
Human stem cells battle degenerative brain diseases
New Scientist, March 12, 2007
Genes help determine how you perform at night
New Scientist, March 8, 2007
Pubic lice leapt from gorillas to early humans
New Scientist, March 7, 2007
‘Chastity belts’ block rival sperm in female spiders
New Scientist, March 6, 2007
In obesity, the brain is unaware of body fat
New Scientist, March 6, 2007
Psychological torture ‘as bad as physical torture’
New Scientist, March 5, 2007
Second-born twin faces doubled risk of death
New Scientist, March 2, 2007
First hepatitis E vaccine appears highly effective
New Scientist, March 1, 2007
A taste for milk shows evolution in action
New Scientist, February 28, 2007
Electrical tweaking helps tadpole grow new tail
New Scientist, February 28, 2007
Cervical cancer virus is common in the US
New Scientist, February 27, 2007
Early Europeans unable to stomach milk
New Scientist, February 26, 2007
Herpes drug helps control HIV
New Scientist, February 22, 2007
Pregnancy hormone reverses MS damage
New Scientist, February 21, 2007
Lab-grown ligaments may help injured sports stars
New Scientist, February 19, 2007
Lab-grown replacement teeth fill the gap
New Scientist, February 18, 2007
Breaking fish advice during pregnancy may benefit babies
New Scientist, February 16, 2007
Brain cell regeneration sniffed out in adult humans
New Scientist, February 15, 2007
Mystery illness devastates honeybee colonies
New Scientist, February 14, 2007
Native American populations share gene signature
New Scientist, February 14, 2007
Rats isolate their whiskers to feel their way
New Scientist, February 14, 2007
Afternoon naps may boost heart health
New Scientist, February 12, 2007
Sleep well before learning something new
New Scientist, February 11, 2007
Brain scans reveal intentions of calculating minds
New Scientist, February 9, 2007
Autism-spectrum disorder reversed in mice
New Scientist, February 8, 2007
Genes may be underestimated cause of bullying
New Scientist, February 7, 2007
Sleep medication linked to bizarre behaviour
New Scientist, February 6, 2007
Male-killer makes female butterflies promiscuous
New Scientist, February 5, 2007
New brain cells love to learn
New Scientist, February 5, 2007
Non-invasive Down’s syndrome test shows promise
New Scientist, February 2, 2007
How long is a split-second? It’s all relative
New Scientist, February 1, 2007
Protein blocking reverses ‘mad cow disease’ in mice
New Scientist, January 31, 2007
Marked rise in MS in the US debated by scientists
New Scientist, January 29, 2007
Carbon monoxide may protect against MS symptoms
New Scientist, January 26, 2007
Traffic exposure disrupts teen lung development
New Scientist, January 26, 2007
Brain damage can erase cigarette addiction
New Scientist, January 25, 2007
Genes reveal West African heritage of white Brits
New Scientist, January 24, 2007
Need for speed gave seahorse its snout
New Scientist, January 24, 2007
Amnesiacs struggle to imagine future events
New Scientist, January 15, 2007
Plastics chemical harms eggs in unborn mice
New Scientist, January 12, 2007
Syphilis rates skyrocket in China
New Scientist, January 12, 2007
Hope for HIV mothers protecting baby at birth
New Scientist, January 10, 2007
The hourglass figure is truly timeless
New Scientist, January 10, 2007
Anti-clotting drug linked to far higher stroke rate
New Scientist, January 9, 2007
Your snap judgments are spot on
New Scientist, January 9, 2007
Drug-resistant HIV battled in a new way
New Scientist, January 7, 2007
200 million under-fives are ‘intellectually stunted’
New Scientist, January 5, 2007
US approves obesity drug for portly pups
New Scientist, January 5, 2007
Gene test predicts lung cancer relapse
New Scientist, January 3, 2007
Large families linked to reduced parents’ lifespan
New Scientist, January 3, 2007
Is YouTube just what the doctor ordered?
New Scientist, January 2, 2007
2006: The year in biology and medicine
New Scientist, December 27, 2006
Filter removes mad cow proteins from blood
New Scientist, December 22, 2006
Squirrels accurately predict bumper harvests
New Scientist, December 21, 2006
Star-nosed mole can sniff underwater, videos reveal
New Scientist, December 20, 2006
Your gut reaction influences your weight
New Scientist, December 20, 2006
Alcohol may offer protection against arthritis
New Scientist, December 18, 2006
Maternal hormone protects baby’s brain during birth
New Scientist, December 15, 2006
Bats speak up to avoid a jam
New Scientist, December 13, 2006
Ebola pushes gorillas towards extinction
New Scientist, December 7, 2006
Flocking together creates birds of a feather
New Scientist, December 6, 2006
Taste test could tailor antidepressants
New Scientist, December 6, 2006
Single women may face higher risk of miscarriage
New Scientist, December 4, 2006
Gene silencing fights mad cow disease
New Scientist, December 1, 2006
What you speak may affect what you hear
New Scientist, December 1, 2006
When two butterflies become one new one
New Scientist, December 1, 2006
Fearless iguanas too cool for their own good
New Scientist, November 29, 2006
Women pay more attention to others’ gaze
New Scientist, November 29, 2006
Stem cell transplants from women raise cancer risk
New Scientist, November 27, 2006
Hens with bigger ‘hairdos’ get more sex
New Scientist, November 22, 2006
Marijuana wreaks havoc on brain’s memory cells
New Scientist, November 20, 2006
‘Your eyes can deceive you, don’t trust them’
New Scientist, November 20, 2006
Brain cancer vaccine made from patients’ tumours
New Scientist, November 17, 2006
Gene analysis reveals lemurs’ true colours
New Scientist, November 16, 2006
‘Lizard Isles’ reveal natural selection at work
New Scientist, November 16, 2006
Red wine compound boosts athletic endurance
New Scientist, November 16, 2006
Red meat linked to breast cancer risk
New Scientist, November 13, 2006
You are what your grandmother ate
New Scientist, November 13, 2006
Stem-cell researchers welcome midterm results
New Scientist, November 9, 2006
US scientists weigh up election results
New Scientist, November 9, 2006
Abandoned malaria drug makes a comeback
New Scientist, November 8, 2006
Lizards have personalities too, study shows
New Scientist, November 8, 2006
Targeted radiation therapy could combat HIV
New Scientist, November 7, 2006
Chronic fatigue syndrome linked to stressful childhood
New Scientist, November 6, 2006
Zapping sleepers’ brains boosts memory
New Scientist, November 5, 2006
Cool down – you may live longer
New Scientist, November 3, 2006
Child abuse: nature or nurture?
New Scientist, November 2, 2006
Muscle wasting prevented by protein-blocker
New Scientist, November 1, 2006
Vaccine protects mice against MRSA superbug
New Scientist, October 30, 2006
Fasting may boost recovery from spinal injury
New Scientist, October 26, 2006
Nicotine patches may boost intensive care risk
New Scientist, October 25, 2006
Cannabis-based boost for smokers’ suffering sperm
New Scientist, October 24, 2006
Viral infections may contribute to memory loss
New Scientist, October 23, 2006
Gene profiling boosts tailored chemotherapy
New Scientist, October 22, 2006
Stripped-down bacteria must pay for their keep
New Scientist, October 18, 2006
Tattoos make skin less sensitive to touch
New Scientist, October 16, 2006
You were born with your future facial expressions
New Scientist, October 16, 2006
Antidepressants linked to ‘adolescent’ aggression
New Scientist, October 15, 2006
Bacteria boast the ‘tiniest genomes’ to date
New Scientist, October 12, 2006
DNA trail points to human brain evolution
New Scientist, October 11, 2006
Kids cured of cancer may face health woes later
New Scientist, October 11, 2006
Neanderthal DNA illuminates split with humans
New Scientist, October 11, 2006
Psoriasis linked to tripled risk of heart attack
New Scientist, October 10, 2006
‘Rotten egg’ gas puts mice in suspended animation
New Scientist, October 9, 2006
Chemotherapy linked to lasting brain change
New Scientist, October 6, 2006
Genes reveal likely response to antidepressants
New Scientist, October 5, 2006
Allergy vaccine shows hay fever promise
New Scientist, October 4, 2006
Women become sexually aroused as quickly as men
New Scientist, October 2, 2006
AIDS discoverer hopeful of new vaccine approach
New Scientist, September 22, 2006
California faces uphill battle on car emissions
New Scientist, September 22, 2006
Alzheimer’s may ‘seed’ itself like mad cow disease
New Scientist, September 21, 2006
Vitamin hope for multiple-sclerosis treatment
New Scientist, September 20, 2006
Birds tune in to keep their songs note perfect
New Scientist, September 19, 2006
Novel drug joins fight against drug-resistant malaria
New Scientist, September 18, 2006
Cancer drug slows muscular dystrophy in mice
New Scientist, September 17, 2006
Efficacy of ‘morning after’ pill questioned
New Scientist, September 15, 2006
New test offers hope for swift TB diagnosis
New Scientist, September 14, 2006
Most corals unable to adapt to warming oceans
New Scientist, September 13, 2006
Dip in air travel post-9/11 delayed flu spread
New Scientist, September 12, 2006
Green tea makes for healthier hearts
New Scientist, September 12, 2006
Novel antibiotics hunted with microwaves
New Scientist, September 10, 2006
Gene therapy boost for tumour hunters
New Scientist, September 6, 2006
Simple blood test may detect pre-eclampsia
New Scientist, September 6, 2006
Spine injection cuts arthritis inflammation
New Scientist, September 5, 2006
Cured meats may reduce lung function
New Scientist, September 3, 2006
Gene therapy breakthrough against skin cancer
New Scientist, August 31, 2006
Ant’s super-fast bite is a built-in ‘ejector seat’
New Scientist, August 21, 2006
Race difference in US miscarriage rates illuminated
New Scientist, August 21, 2006
Vaccine to fend off HIV moves a step closer
New Scientist, August 16, 2006
No-drug therapy boosts immune reaction to HIV
New Scientist, August 14, 2006
Sperm from frozen mice yield healthy offspring
New Scientist, August 14, 2006
Warning over ’boutique’ ultrasound scans
New Scientist, August 9, 2006
African HIV patients do adhere to their medication
New Scientist, August 8, 2006
Ketamine relieves depression within hours
New Scientist, August 8, 2006
Ultrasound may disrupt fetal brain development
New Scientist, August 7, 2006
Interrupting HIV treatment may have its benefits
New Scientist, August 4, 2006
Key stage to dengue fever replication found
New Scientist, August 3, 2006
Cervical cancer virus risk may depend on race
New Scientist, August 2, 2006
Viagra’s makers focus on female sexual dysfunction
New Scientist, July 28, 2006
Wealthy nations hold the keys to happiness
New Scientist, July 28, 2006
Nitric oxide cuts brain damage risk in premature babies
New Scientist, July 26, 2006
Why elephants avoid the high road
New Scientist, July 24, 2006
How nicotine helps cancer grow
New Scientist, July 21, 2006
Bush vetoes stem cell bill, to scientists’ dismay
New Scientist, July 20, 2006
Emotion centre of autistic brains have fewer cells
New Scientist, July 19, 2006
Probable cause of deadly brain cancers established
New Scientist, July 19, 2006
Experts warn on dangerous drug-prescribing errors
New Scientist, July 18, 2006
Radio wand to reduce dangerous patient stitch-ups
New Scientist, July 17, 2006
Seaweed compound blocks cervical cancer virus
New Scientist, July 14, 2006
Living alone may double heart disease risk
New Scientist, July 13, 2006
How do spiders travel such epic’ distances?
New Scientist, July 12, 2006
Magic mushrooms really cause ‘spiritual’ experiences
New Scientist, July 11, 2006
Geometric maps reveal hidden beauty of music
New Scientist, July 7, 2006
Blood analysis may reveal Alzheimer’s risk
New Scientist, July 6, 2006
Dodging punishment may be its own reward
New Scientist, July 4, 2006
Cervical cancer vaccine recommended for pre-teens
New Scientist, June 30, 2006
Low-tar cigarette smokers are less likely to quit
New Scientist, June 30, 2006
Ants use pedometers to find home
New Scientist, June 29, 2006
Discovery of key protein may help prevent hearing loss
New Scientist, June 28, 2006
Mother tongue may determine maths skills
New Scientist, June 27, 2006
Pesticide exposure raises risk of Parkinson’s
New Scientist, June 26, 2006
Parkinson’s traits reversed in rat brain cells
New Scientist, June 23, 2006
US report backs study on global warming
New Scientist, June 23, 2006
Condoms provide protection against HPV, study finds
New Scientist, June 21, 2006
Overconfidence is a disadvantage in war, finds study
New Scientist, June 21, 2006
Monkeys use weather clues to find food
New Scientist, June 19, 2006
The dirty truth about allergies
New Scientist, June 16, 2006
People do mellow with age, brain scans suggest
New Scientist, June 15, 2006
Head lice forming a resistance movement
New Scientist, June 14, 2006
Single blood test could predict diabetes
New Scientist, June 14, 2006
Trade in fake malaria drugs is booming
New Scientist, June 13, 2006
Gene tests shed light on what triggers birth
New Scientist, June 13, 2006
One in five epilepsy diagnoses may be wrong
New Scientist, June 13, 2006
Folic acid may help prevent throat cancer
New Scientist, June 12, 2006
How bilingual brains switch between tongues
New Scientist, June 9, 2006
Anger disorder is common in US population
New Scientist, June 6, 2006
Drinking coffee makes you more open-minded
New Scientist, June 5, 2006
Premature babies face higher risk of hyperactivity
New Scientist, June 5, 2006
Engineered virus thwarts ovarian cancer in mice
New Scientist, June 3, 2006
Female genital mutilation complicates births
New Scientist, June 2, 2006
Lung cancer risk linked to dozens of gene variants
New Scientist, June 1, 2006
Radar satellite maps the sinking of New Orleans
New Scientist, May 31, 2006
Bipolar teens see hostility in neutral faces
New Scientist, May 30, 2006
World’s indigenous groups may risk a ‘slow death’
New Scientist, May 26, 2006
Artificial penis allows rabbits to mate normally
New Scientist, May 25, 2006
Sleeping pill may rouse coma patients
New Scientist, May 24, 2006
Children with gene disorder share sperm donor dad
New Scientist, May 23, 2006
Gene therapy delays inherited blindness
New Scientist, May 23, 2006
Biotech firm bucks GM trend, stirring controversy
New Scientist, May 19, 2006
Caffeine boosts breathing in premature infants
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Diabetes gene therapy carried by ‘bubbles’ in the blood
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Potent protein regenerates damaged eye nerves
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Clearing protein ‘smokescreen’ helps battle cancer
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Drug-makers to withdraw single-drug malaria treatment
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Dread lights up like pain in your brain
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Early worms leave the birds behind
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Americans ‘sicker’ than their English counterparts
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Sperm bounce back after male contraception
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Mother matters when it comes to the heart
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US states grossly underestimate levels of obesity
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World Bank accused of bungling malaria promises
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‘Lego’ approach thwarts anthrax toxin
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Bubonic plague strikes Los Angeles woman
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Combination treatment reverses diabetes in mice
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Close pregnancies linked to premature births
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World’s second face transplant performed in China
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Antibiotic speeds recovery from asthma attacks
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Common genetic change linked to obesity
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High cholesterol linked to prostate cancer
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‘Uppers’ affect men more powerfully
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Fast language learners boast more white matter
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Gene therapy helps blind mice see the light
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Bio-engineered bladders successful in patients
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Sunscreen chemicals disrupt thyroid in rats
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Inflammation may cause deadly blood clots
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Soil health crisis threatens Africa’s food supply
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Stem cell cocktail could treat spinal injury
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Energy drink mixers give a false sense of sobriety
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Stretch marks may signal pelvic disorder risk
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US tests may miss ‘breast cancer genes’
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‘Love darts’ double snail’s chance of offspring
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Small heat rise may offer big boost for malaria
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Chillies turn up the heat on tumours
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Blood pressure drugs may slash Alzheimer’s risk
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Doctors decry force-feeding at Guantanamo Bay
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FDA advisers support controversial MS drug
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Parasite less deadly without its whip
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Genes decide if coffee hurts or helps your heart
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First anti-depressant patch is approved
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Potential risks of powerful MS drug are weighed
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Birthing ‘wetsuit’ could protect mothers
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Stem cell boost fails to help heart patients
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Huge protein-interaction database could save lives
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‘Stooping disease’ epidemic ravages tropical islands
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Mathematical proofs getting harder to verify
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Play it again, brain, but in reverse
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Cervical cancer treatment may cause pregnancy problems
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Colour vision evolved to spot our blushes
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Mothers’ antidepressants linked to problems in newborns
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Brain scans reveal power of Super Bowl adverts
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‘Parachuting’ krill may provide bumper carbon sink
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Rapid new test could cut MRSA risk
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Rats’ fine-tuned noses smell in stereo
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The groundhog wakes, but why did he hibernate?
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Brain differences may explain disease gender bias
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Stem cell transplants offer hope against lupus
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Controversial painkillers could slash cancer risk
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Food preservative fights cystic fibrosis complication
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Genetic differences help explain cigarette addiction
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Tests reveal severe dehydration of Thames whale
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River Thames whale – experts await post-mortem results
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Cancer specialist’s research thrown into doubt
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Experts sceptical of anti-malaria ‘wristwatch’
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‘Suicidal’ rats may offer schizophrenia insights
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Bird flu battle gets $1.9 billion boost
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Strict data protection may stifle health research
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Stem cells from cloned embryos keep genetic integrity
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Nature, January 11, 2006
Eye cell transplants alleviate Parkinson’s
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Heart rules head on risky calls
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Warning on epilepsy drugs for young
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Crammed orphanages have lasting effects
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Peruvian brewmasters pinned down
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Statins aid slow learners
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Mice squeak into song
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Extra brain cells curb appetite
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Market watch
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Periods affect women’s brains
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Cells found to have emergency RNA reserves
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Laser printer dot code revealed
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Oyster illness muscles into Alaska
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Male mice signal sex with tears
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Quicksand can’t suck you under
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Carbon dioxide storage holds limited promise
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Left-handers face greater cancer risk
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Computer cracks crystal-structure challenge
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Lab loses trio of plague mice
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Mouse stem cells heal sheep hearts
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Nature, September 12, 2005
Smaller prion clusters are catching
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British duo probes origin of mad cow disease
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Blood test detects deadly prions
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Brain cells tune into music
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Painkiller verdict shows mistrust of Merck
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Unerring hormone delivers cancer drug
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Replacement found for bacterial DNA in transgenic crops
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Fetal skin cells heal burns
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Lion attacks on the rise
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Bacteria designed to make new antibiotics
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Sewage study spots cocaine users
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The power of suggestion lingers
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Cats lack a sweet tooth
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Appetite hormone may squelch learning
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Alzheimer’s symptoms reversed in mice
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Carbon dating works for cells
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Brain scans back up benefits of Lorenzo’s oil
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Leap second to be added to 2005
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Self-hypnosis squelches allergies
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Twins grow apart as they age
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Frozen ovary yields healthy baby
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Eggs donations are safer from sisters
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‘Ripened eggs’ used for cloning work
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Parkinson’s vaccine thwarts suspect proteins
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Cave bear DNA laid bare
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Fruitflies tap in to their gay side
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Fossil hunters tell a short story
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Cigarettes age your DNA
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Mouse study claims plastics pose cancer risk
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Ageing cells may lead to clogged arteries
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Cannabis compounds blamed for bone loss
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Honking monkey discovered in Africa
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Cannabis compound benefits blood vessels
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Fetal DNA extracted from mother’s blood
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Electrical brainstorms busted as source of ghosts
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Energetic cells may have boosted the brain
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