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Human brain scans

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Parts of the brain form a circuit that may fuel smoking addiction

Some smokers lose their cravings after experiencing damage to specific parts of the brain, suggesting these areas form a network that somehow fuels the habit

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One epigenome-editing injection could cut cholesterol level for years

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MRI Image Of Head

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Brains can be hotter than the rest of our bodies, especially in women

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A stock image of chromosomes

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Genetic errors cause most miscarriages, confirms largest study yet

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A cell sample being pipetted into a multi-well plate containing growth nutrient medium

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Experimental umbilical cord stem cell therapy treats rare disease

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A pregnant person having an ultrasound scan in 2020

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Covid-19 in pregnancy linked to delays in babies reaching milestones

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Coloured X-rays showing the electrodes of a deep brain stimulator implanted in a person with Parkinson's disease

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Black people less likely than white to get Parkinson’s surgery in US

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A Moderna covid-19 vaccine is prepared

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Covid-19 news: Moderna’s omicron booster has promising immune response

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Doctor preparing a vaccine

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Pancreatic cancer vaccine: What to know about early promising results

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Mouse brain neurons

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Brain cells that control fever and other illness symptoms discovered

Fever, loss of appetite and seeking warmth are common responses to infections, and the discovery of the brain cells responsible for this behaviour in mice could help treat chronic illnesses

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We are finally starting to understand brain fog and how to treat it

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Children with firm family ties more likely to feel happy and confident

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Hepatitis: What could be causing the mysterious outbreak in children?

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Medical cannabis eases chronic pain – but only if it has very high THC

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