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Bacteria grown from human faeces

People with depression are less likely to have certain gut bacteria

4 February 2019

People who lack certain bacteria are more likely to have depression, according to the largest study yet to find a link between the microbiome and mental health
Loot boxes in games like Fortnite are gambling and should be regulated

Loot boxes in games like Fortnite are gambling and should be regulated

30 January 2019

Virtual winnings in video games don’t count as betting in the UK. Regulators must recognise that children are being exposed to gambling, says Rebecca Cassidy  

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