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We contain microbes so deeply weird they alter the very tree of life

Newly discovered life forms inside our bodies profoundly affect our health – and provide a glimpse of the vast and mysterious biological "dark matter" within us

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It’s time to change our approach to 'psychosomatic' illness

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The illnesses caused by a disconnect between brain and mind

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Andean frog (Bryophryne cophites) dead from chytrid fungus (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis) Cusco region, Peru.

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Nearly 100 species of frogs, toads and salamanders wiped out by fungus

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Move over, DNA. Life's other code is more subtle and far more powerful

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Joy Milne

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Meet the super-smeller who can diagnose Parkinson's at a sniff

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Gum disease and Alzheimer's: Your questions answered

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Gum disease and Alzheimer's: Your questions answered

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Alzheimer's bacterial link reiterates the importance of our microbiome

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Winning at work: How to avoid getting sick in the office

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Starchy food may reduce autoimmune reactions in people with lupus

A study in mice shows that certain gut bacteria may exacerbate lupus, but eating starch can halt their growth, hinting at a possible treatment

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It’s very bad news that common viruses are affected by climate change

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2019 Preview: DNA testing will lead to a decline in genetic disorders

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Mind

Memory special: Can you supercharge your memory?

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Multiple sclerosis drug is first to dramatically cut brain shrinkage

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