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How new fetal therapies are treating genetic conditions in the womb

A genetic condition that sees children develop almost no teeth or sweat glands can now be treated by injecting a protein into the amniotic fluid, in just one of a number of new therapies that act before a child is even born

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Mark Rylance discusses the character of Dr Semmelweis
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Dr Semmelweis: Interview with creative team behind Mark Rylance play

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Heart chambers 3D printed from live human cells can beat for months

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Knee brace may help torn anterior cruciate ligaments heal themselves

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Why medical studies of diverse populations benefit humanity as a whole

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Hadza people with bows and arrows

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Hunter-gatherers in Tanzania have incredibly diverse gut microbiomes

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Tumour-dwelling microbes: A startling new frontier in cancer treatment

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What are ‘synthetic embryos’ and why are scientists making them?

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Exposing C-section babies to vaginal fluid boosts their development

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Methylphenidate, often sold under the brand name Ritalin, can be prescribed to people with ADHD

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‘Smart drugs’ don’t make people better at a problem-solving test

Some students take medicines like methylphenidate, often sold under the brand name Ritalin, to boost their performance before an exam, but research shows these drugs don't improve how well people do in tests

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Endometriosis may be caused by bacterial infections

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How ultrasound therapy could treat everything from ageing to cancer

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Air quality: How does pollution affect your health?

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Experimental treatment could work against prion diseases like CJD

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