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An HIV-infected cell

Health

We now know how much our genes influence the risk of contracting HIV

A study of 13,000 people suggests that genetics strongly shapes how likely you are to contract HIV if you are exposed to the virus

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Pregnancy scan

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Babies are more likely to be conceived in autumn but we don’t know why

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Humans

Don't miss: Maternal artworks, blooming islands and rewarding maths

Culture

Taking Viagra in early labour reduces the need for emergency caesarean

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Taking Viagra in early labour reduces the need for emergency caesarean

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Couple having brunch

Health

Swapping breakfast for brunch on weekends may lead to weight gain

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Don't Miss: Craft power, killer brain cells and fostered chimps

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A woman

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Miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy may trigger PTSD and depression

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A group of women

Health

Majority of women who have an abortion don’t regret it five years on

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The global failure to push PrEP is hindering the fight against HIV

Health

The global failure to push PrEP is hindering the fight against HIV

Comment

Metallic hydrogen would be the ultimate fuel - if we can make it

Technology

Metallic hydrogen would be the ultimate fuel - if we can make it

The universe’s most common element could also be its most wondrous. Two different groups of researchers say they've made it - but can either claim withstand scrutiny?

Features

Earth

The best new books, films and games to enjoy in 2020

Culture

Life

Monkeys hiding on a plateau in the Amazon turn out to be new species

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Health

How a Ugandan vet saved hundreds of gorillas by treating human disease

Regulars

Technology

Punching holes in solar cells turns them into transparent windows

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