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Nanosyringes could inject drugs into specific cells in our bodies

Researchers have tweaked structures made by bacteria so that they can target human cells and inject proteins into them, a trick that could lead to targeted medical treatments

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A scanning electron micrograph of cancer cells in the intestine

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Cancer mystery as cases rise among younger people around the world

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The wrinkled left side of William McElligott's face after being exposed to the sun

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The radical new theory that wrinkles actually cause ageing

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Losing weight is good for your health – even if you regain it

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An embryo developing in the uterus at 8 weeks, 9 weeks and 10 weeks

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Miscarriages may be more likely to occur with slow developing embryos

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Wastewater samples at BioBot's lab

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Inside the lab that looks for viruses in wastewater from US homes

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Cell types in a mouse's brain, coloured according to their subclass

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Most detailed map of mouse brain includes 5200 different types of cell

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We may finally know why people tend to regain weight after losing it

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We may finally know why people tend to regain weight after losing it

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Close up someone injecting Botox in a woman's forehead

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Botox injections in forehead alter brain activity linked to emotions

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Portrait of Ludwig van Beethoven by Joseph Karl Stieler

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Ludwig von Beethoven’s DNA reveals he probably died of liver damage

Genetic sequencing of Beethoven’s hair shows that he didn’t have lead poisoning after all, but it doesn’t shed light on why he lost his hearing

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The key to deeper sleep might be a high-protein diet

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Around 2 billion people don't have access to clean drinking water

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The microbiome inside the penis can be altered by vaginal sex

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Your early life shapes the mix of good and bad viruses in your gut

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