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Future forensics: Harnessing the spirit of Sherlock Holmes

Technology

Future forensics: Harnessing the spirit of Sherlock Holmes

The fictional Victorian detective prophesied several enduring forensic methods. But how much will today’s big advances shape the future of this field?

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A colorectal cancer

Health

First timeline of a cancer tracks tumours from origin to spread

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test tubes

Health

Immune war with donor cells after transplant may wipe out HIV

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A sample containing DNA

Life

Mud DNA means we can detect ancient humans even without fossils

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silver fox

Life

The continuing mystery behind the cuteness of tame animals

Culture

artwork

Health

Defying dementia: How to keep your brain fighting fit

Features

Verily's Project Baseline will collect a wealth of data from volunteers

Life

Google’s new project will gather health data from 10,000 people

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Gene editing opens doors to seedless fruit with no need for bees

Life

Gene editing opens doors to seedless fruit with no need for bees

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23andMe DNA test for Alzheimer’s risk approved for sale in US

Health

23andMe DNA test for Alzheimer’s risk approved for sale in US

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Giant viruses may just be small viruses that stole hosts’ genes

Life

Giant viruses may just be small viruses that stole hosts’ genes

Genome sequences found in a waste-water plant seem to question the possibility that giant viruses are a whole new domain of life – but not everyone is convinced

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Health

Questions raised over 3-parent baby procedure last year

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Health

Is most cancer just random bad luck? No, lifestyle matters a lot

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Humans

Making US workers pass genetic test data to employers is wrong

Comment

Life

Recoded organism paves way to new genetic language of life

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