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Scientists engineer self-destructing bacteria to kill cancer cells

Scientists engineer self-destructing bacteria to kill cancer cells

Hasty and his team synchronised the bacteria to release bursts of known cancer drugs when a bacterial colony self-destructs within...

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Human nose offers hope for new antibiotic

Human nose offers hope for new antibiotic

"The notion that human microflora may also be a source of antimicrobial agents is a new discovery." Scientists say ‘lugdunin’...

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Welsh farm hosts innovative taster course

Planned by Neil Paton, the course looks to provide invaluable realistic insight into the physical and intellectual demands of life...

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First Zika Microcephaly birth reported in Europe

First Zika Microcephaly birth reported in Europe

Medics delivered the baby by Caesarean section and say the mother has developed ‘no complications’. Baby reported as ‘clinically stable’...

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Calls for replacement of animals in antibody production

Calls for replacement of animals in antibody production

The latest UK stats on animal use in scientific experiments show 9,500 animals were used for antibody production in 2013....

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Barn egg campaigner launches new petition

Barn egg campaigner launches new petition

Lucy is now calling on Asda and Morrison’s to follow Tesco’s lead and end the sale of eggs from caged...

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