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A colour-enhanced scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of Magic mushrooms (Psilocybe cubensis). These spores will grow into the fungus that is Psilocybe cubensis , or the magic mushroom. When ingested, this fungus causes euphoria, hallucinations and altered perception of time. Each spore of this strain is approximately 8 by 11 um. Magnification is x660 when printed 10 cm wide.

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AI analyses drug users’ trip reports to better understand psychedelics

A pattern recognition algorithm scoured 6850 accounts of people’s experiences with 27 drugs to learn more about how they alter consciousness

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Learning to live with covid-19 means covering up coughs and sneezes

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Learning to live with covid-19 means covering up coughs and sneezes

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A Culex mosquito, the genre of insect that can spread Japanese encephalitis

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Australia’s Japanese encephalitis outbreak blamed on climate change

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Lactococcus lactis bacteria,coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This lactic acid-producing bacteria is used in the production of cheese and other fermented products. Magnification: x2500 when printed at 10 centimetres wide.

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Genetically engineered cheese bacteria may help chronic wounds to heal

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Health Check newsletter: Parallels between vaping and covid-19 debates

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Even a low level of light at night may disrupt your blood sugar

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RSV vaccine in pregnancy lowers antibiotic use in babies

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Covid-19 news archive: February 2022

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Covid-19 news archive: February 2022

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A person cycles in Reykjavik, Iceland, on 3 September 2020

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Iceland targets herd immunity with controversial covid-19 strategy

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Red blood cells in a blood vessel, computer artwork.

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We may now know why young blood can have rejuvenating effects

Packages of RNA and proteins that bud off from cells have reversed some signs of ageing in mice, and they may account for the rejuvenating effects of young blood

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Vaping probably isn’t a gateway to smoking

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Recurring UTIs may be prevented with an antiseptic drug

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Hugging a pillow that mimics breathing could reduce anxiety

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Electric field keeps kidney cells powered up while organs are on ice

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