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The largest ever genome-wide study of bipolar has found important new genetic links.

Prominently posted rules in online forums decrease harassment, whilst boosting participation, new study finds.

How much do plastic bags break down in three years?

A system to produce a hydrogel around grafted cells can revolutionise wound repair...

Human beards contain more bacteria, and potentially more harmful bacteria, than dog fur, a study has shown...

Matching more patients to treatments without any additional testing.

Immune stimulants injected into a cancer turn the tumour into a vaccine site to fight the disease...

Ancient DNA reveals farming was brought to Britain by migrants, not adopted by local hunter-gatherers.

Could light help to treat blindness in premature babies?

An advanced camera captures an ancient star.

Renewable energy offers a better pathway to tackle climate change than capturing CO2, according to a new study

New wearable cancer blood-testing device plugs directly into patients’ veins to test continuously.

New study yields insight into the structure of a peculiar class of sub-atomic particles known as pentaquarks.

Sleep feels refreshing and we're groggy without it - but what actually causes it?

A holey piece of swiss-cheese plastic can do complex maths in a millionth of a second

For the second time in history, HIV has been successfully cleared from a patient’s blood stream...

Injection needles that automatically administer drugs in just the right place have been developed by US scientists...

An injection of nanoparticles to the retina allows mice to see infrared light.

Watch out what you plug into your mobile device - the cables might be offering hackers a backdoor to your machine...

Four new DNA building blocks that meet the criteria to encode life have been created by US scientists...

Lab-grown meat: should we 'steak' our future on it?

Using the randomness of sprayed microparticles to prevent forgery

Where did the moon's water come from, and where did it go?

Stiff membranes and an altered charge allow bugs to fend off drugs...