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Chimps are now dying of the common cold and they are all at risk

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Chimps are now dying of the common cold and they are all at risk

The deaths of five Ugandan chimpanzees have been traced to a human cold virus, and DNA tests suggest all African chimps are vulnerable

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Cocoa pods

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Our lust for tastier chocolate has transformed the cocoa tree

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Brain scans

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Artificial embryonic stem cells tested in people for first time

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China’s dreadful air pollution seems to have got a bit better

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China’s dreadful air pollution seems to have got a bit better

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Human blood and skin cells used to treat Parkinson's in monkeys

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Wiping out a population of animals might help the species

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Wiping out a population of animals might help the species

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A walking stick

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We may finally be able to slow Parkinson's, with a diabetes drug

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Parkinson's

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Best evidence yet that Parkinson's could be autoimmune disease

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Brain scan of person with Parkinson's

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Pig brain cells implanted into brains of people with Parkinson’s

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Memo to whoever lands the world's top health job – do this first

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Memo to whoever lands the world's top health job – do this first

The World Health Organization is picking its next leader to ease sickness and suffering. Here's what the new chief should prioritise, says Bjorn Lomborg

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Republican-led US House votes to repeal Affordable Care Act

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