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A genetic change that rendered modern humans resistant to the effects of smoke may explain why we flourished while...

New anti-cancer patch combats colon cancer using targeted therapy.

A parasitic plant capable of devastating food crops has met its match with the domestic tomato...

Harnessing the power of fire may have unwittingly led to the evolution of tuberculosis, according to a new study out...

Speedy chewing robot munches on paleodiet to evaluate tooth wear rate.

The greater honeyguide bird has evolved to seek out and cooperate with humans to help them find honey, scientists...

A signal that underpins the narrowing of diseased arteries may hold the key to chemically unblocking them again...

A technique for storing data using individual atoms has been announced by scientists in the Netherlands...

Positive thinking can boost the immune system, new research has shown...

A breakthrough in vaccination technology that could speed up the production of vaccines for Ebola, Zika or the Flu...

Electronic nose senses pesticides and terrorism threats.

After 277 attempts, Dolly - the world’s first cloned mammal, was born on the 5th July 1996 at the Roslin Institute in...

Some of the oldest life on Earth can harness wavelengths of light that modern plants cannot...

Using a new exploration technique, scientists have identified a huge helium reserve in an area of high volcanic...

A system for growing heart cells on a 3D electrically-conductive meshwork to study their behaviour has been developed...

DNA editing tools can be used to combat herpes viruses, Dutch scientists have shown...

Two vaccines capable of protecting against Zika virus have been tested successfully in mice, US scientists announced...

A new, non-stick surface for shampoo bottles could boost recycling.

Solar powered aeroplane Solar Impulse 2 has broken a world record without burning a drop of a jet fuel...

Fears about the dangers of Zika virus infection in pregnancy are fuelling a dramatic rise in illegal abortions...

The itchiness of a mosquito bite dramatically boosts the infection rate for viruses like dengue, yellow fever and...

An electric field applied to liquid chocolate during processing makes it possible to cut the fat content.

A new way to find the optimal cocktail of drugs for patients with cystic fibrosis has been announced by Dutch...

Exercise is commonly associated with stress relief and well being. It could also be the key to improved memory...