21 June 2023
New research shows that tumours are home to a rich ecosystem of bacteria and fungi that influence cancer progression - opening up incredible new ways to fight the disease
26 January 2023
New insights into polycystic ovary syndrome are revealing more about the causes of this common but misunderstood whole-body condition, and these could lead to new treatments
22 June 2022
Some cancers are being treated with vaccines tailored to the genetic make-up of an individual’s tumours, a strategy that is looking increasingly hopeful
5 August 2020
New research reveals that miscarriage serves a critical role in human evolution – and in some instances, may even be associated with optimal fertility
17 June 2020
Several types of viruses could pose a global threat, not just the coronavirus that causes covid-19
30 May 2018
An amateur sleuth has spent years tracing the identity of a mysterious body found on a beach 70 years ago. Finally, he is finding answers close to home
4 April 2018
A new plan to sequence all Earth's animals and plants could lead to medical and material advances that dwarf even what the Human Genome Project has achieved
31 January 2018
The "cuddle chemical" oxytocin boosts social bonds. Soon a version of it will be tested in pill form to see if it can reset the brain wiring that gets us hooked
10 January 2018
Many endurance athletes swear by piling on the carbohydrates before a race. That can work – but you should be wary of the downsides
23 August 2017
The next stage of our push into space should be setting up home on the moon, says astronaut Chris Hadfield, who warns a rush to Mars would be deadly
