Ten years after SARS, we have Mers

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So far Mers has proved less infectious than SARS - but for how long?

Teen develops dipstick test for cancer

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This could be the first early test for pancreatic cancer - devised by a 15-year-old. . .

Drug industry in ‘crisis’

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Pharmaceutical industry accused of neglecting innovation.

Millions at risk as malaria drug loses potency

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Tests on the border between Thailand and Burma show that the most deadly form of the malaria parasite has developed resistance to artemesinin.

The six million dollar question

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The rapid advance of bionic research is raising concerns that meddling with the brain could change people's personalities.

Sex and the guppy

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Can the behaviour of our aquatic ancestors teach us anything about human relations?

Antibiotics our last line of defence?

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‘Nightmare scenario’ as overuse of antibiotics breeds resistant superbugs.

Experts discover key to Elephant Man’s disfigurement

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A century after the death of the Elephant Man scientists believe they may have solved the puzzle of what caused his condition.

Have we found the Holy Grail of drugs?

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A once-a-day pill that can prevent HIV was hailed by researchers as two studies showed it could provide up to 73 percent protection against the disease.

Recycled packaging sparks health fears

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The cereal packet on your breakfast table could be a health hazard, say experts.

Debate 'ethical market' in human organs

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We need to confront the reality that an international market in body parts exists and poor countries are being targeted, writes Jeremy Laurance.