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Can renaissance in psychedelic drug research survive Trump era?

Psychedelics are poised to become treatments for mental illness and addiction but a renewed war on drugs could scupper this promise, says Kevin Franciotti

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Your brain fills gaps in your hearing without you realising

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What makes a good surgeon? Video analysis rates suturing skills

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Robot that shows pain could teach doctors to recognise it better

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Mystery brain particles may link head injuries to dementia

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Babies in prams are exposed to high levels of air pollution

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Why overzealous breastfeeding advice can be bad for babies

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That faddish gluten-free diet may be raising your diabetes risk

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Republicans have announced a new healthcare plan to replace the Affordable Care Act

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Obamacare’s replacement a giant step backwards for US healthcare

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First results of CRISPR gene editing of normal embryos released

Until now, CRISPR has only been tested in human embryos unable to develop into children. New results suggest the technique works much better on healthy embryos

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Ebola vaccine promising in chimps but may never be used

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Warmer weather could bring fresh Zika misery

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Millions raised for women’s health after Trump’s abortion gag

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Good hydrations: Do I need eight glasses of water a day?

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