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Natalie Coutts

Health

Cancer runs in my family, but now we can pick it up in time

When Natalie Coutts found out she was genetically predisposed to cancer, she was devastated. But regular screens for early tumours now let her feel in control

News

MRI scanning

Health

Hidden cancers detected by combining genetic tests with MRI

News

Exploding lightbulb

Technology

Eight great accidents in scientific discovery

Features

baby on scales

Health

IVF babies grow up heavier and may have higher risk of obesity

News

rabid dog

Health

Eradicating rabies: Why man's best friend holds the key

Features

A young girl drinking water from a tap

Technology

How to strip 99 per cent of harmful BPA from water in 30 minutes

News

On the trail of dragons with blood that can save people’s lives

Life

On the trail of dragons with blood that can save people’s lives

News

Eating a lower calorie diet improves learning ability in worms

Health

Eating a lower calorie diet improves learning ability in worms

News

IVF babies tend to be lighter than others but end up heavier

Health

IVF babies tend to be lighter than others but end up heavier

News

Signs of Alzheimer’s found in chimpanzees for the first time

Health

Signs of Alzheimer’s found in chimpanzees for the first time

Our closest evolutionary relatives develop Alzheimer’s plaques and tangles too but don’t necessarily get dementia - a finding that may need to new treatments

News

Health

Blood biomarkers may help diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome

News

Health

US plan to cut smoking with non-addictive cigarettes has flaws

Comment

Health

HIV testing at some GP surgeries would save lives and NHS money

News

Health

Hot science makes an unexpected appearance at a cool festival

Culture