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A diagram showing ultrasound being delivered to the brain as part of the new technique

Health

Microbubbles open brain's barrier to make chemo more effective

A stream of tiny bubbles and a pulse of ultrasound can open the brain's protective barrier – boosting the dose of medication that can reach brain tumours

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Health

Orlando massacre prompts call to ease gay blood donor rules

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Health

If antidepressants don't work well, why are they so popular?

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Technology

The bizarre beauty of the objects that might save your life

Regulars

Prince's overdose: How painkillers unleashed a deadly epidemic

Health

Prince's overdose: How painkillers unleashed a deadly epidemic

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A sample froma liver with cirrhosis

Health

Failing livers transformed into healthy organs by virus therapy

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The rebirth of calm: Why we need technology with manners

Technology

The rebirth of calm: Why we need technology with manners

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Health

Stem cell brain injections let people walk again after stroke

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Health

Two-way trust is needed to make the most of health data

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Health

Breaking bad sniffles: Crystal meth made cold medicine rubbish

To crack down on criminal chemists, many cold medicines have had their active ingredient removed, now many are potentially no better than placebos

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Life

Thomas the marine engine set to explore UK ocean fronts

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Health

Magic mushroom ingredient tested as depression treatment

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Earth

Why cheap green energy could derail the renewable revolution

Analysis

Health

Computer glitch has led to incorrect advice on statins

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