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Illustration of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing complex (pink and purple) bound to DNA (helix)

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Gene editing that spreads within the body could cure more diseases

The idea of self-amplifying gene editing is to get cells to pass on packages of CRISPR machinery to their neighbours, boosting the effect

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Why adding cross training into your exercise routine is the way to go

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Rethinking our approach to BMI highlights the need for speed

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First ever inhalable gene therapy for cancer gets fast-tracked by FDA

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‘Hidden’ group of gut bacteria may be essential to good health

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Your BMI can’t tell you much about your health – here’s what can

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Why exercise isn’t much help if you are trying to lose weight

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Moving inductions to early morning could shorten labour by 6 hours

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Statins don’t cause most of the side effects listed on their labels

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Vegan toddlers can grow at the same rate as omnivores

Two-year-olds raised in vegan or vegetarian households don't necessarily have restricted growth, according to a study of 1.2 million children

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Nasal spray could prevent infections from any flu strain

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Personalised medicine is yet to deliver, but that must start to change

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How clinical research is still failing underrepresented communities

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Treating cancer before 3pm could help patients live longer

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