Scientists have produced four infant monkeys using a technique which could stop women with genetic diseases passing them on to their children.
A team of scientists have developed a patch which could help the heart to heal after damage.
Researchers using mice have shown how the Leishmania parasite, transmitted by sand flies, establishes infection.
By blocking the production of a faulty protein in mice, researchers have delayed the onset of motor neurone disease, improved mobility, and extended life-span.
Scientists using mice have discovered how early exposure to a common type of bacterium can lead to psychiatric disorders.
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Scientists have discovered that the natural hosts of a strain of SIV develop AIDS when infected.
A new kind of stem cell, that doesn't involve destroying embryos, has produced new life.
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