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Illustration of the nanoscale hand

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Nanoscale robotic ‘hand’ made of DNA could be used to detect viruses

A tiny hand crafted out of DNA has jointed fingers that can be used to grab small objects like gold nanoparticles or viruses

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We may finally know why psychological stress worsens gut inflammation

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mRNA trial shows promise for these therapies to revolutionise medicine

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Botulism or Clostridium botulinum bacterium 3d illustration

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We now know how Botox enters neurons and paralyses muscles

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Ultrasound can trigger a hibernation-like state in mice and rats

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Sudden infant death syndrome may have a biological cause

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Man with paralysis can walk by activating spine implants with his mind

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Do new Alzheimer’s drugs signal the end of the condition?

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Naked mole rats’ hyaluronic acid genes can give mice a longer life

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An X-ray of one study participant, showing implanted electrodes (red patches) connected to a recording implant on both sides of the brain

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Chronic pain linked to distinctive patterns of brain activity

Better understanding the brain patterns linked to persistent pain could open the door to new treatments

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Covid-19 booster vaccines should leave out original spike protein

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CRISPR-edited cells could help people survive chronic heart failure

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Stem cell therapy reduces symptoms of progressive MS for some people

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People with amputated arms can feel warmth in their missing hands

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