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Human clone embryo created
May 16, 2013Scientists have created a cloned human embryo that could be a source of stem cells.
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Clear-cut decision?
May 15, 2013Genetic tests can identify women at high risk of breast cancer. But what should they do about it?
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Gut microbe could fight fat
May 14, 2013Belgian researchers have found that gut microbes help control obesity in mice.
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WHO warns on coronavirus
May 13, 2013The deadly novel coronavirus can be transmitted from person to person.
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Malaria-resistant mosquitoes?
May 10, 2013US scientists have bred mosquitoes that are resistant to malaria parasites.
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Spider bite vaccine
May 9, 2013Scientists have made a vaccine that could protect against some spider bites.
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Heartfelt ray of sunshine
May 8, 2013Research suggests sunlight helps reduce blood pressure and the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
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HAMLET versus MRSA
May 2, 2013A protein complex found in breast milk could help us treat MRSA and other drug-resistant infections.
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Ads that watch you
May 1, 2013Advances in eye-tracking technology could have big implications for our privacy.
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Can viruses heal heart muscle?
April 30, 2013A new clinical trial will use genetically engineered viruses to mend ailing heart muscle.
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Smart skin for sensitive robots?
April 26, 2013Robots might one day use ‘smart skin’ to experience the human sense of touch.
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Make your own ear
April 25, 2013Part of a patient’s rib has been used to recreate his ear and restore his hearing.

