FISHING FOR CLUES
Muscle damage and heart problems linked by Popeye gene
Scientists have discovered a gene mutation that may trigger muscle and heart disorders.
Stories written by Kate Wighton
GOING FOR GOLD
Gold beads may boost cancer treatment
Scientists are investigating whether microscopic gold beads could make chemotherapy more effective, and reduce side effects for patients.
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HEARTS AND MINDS
Heart condition in babies has same genetic roots as impaired brain development
Scientists have discovered genetic changes that may be responsible for a link between development problems in the heart and in the brain.
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CALL FOR ACTION
Investing in simple diagnostic tests could save lives
A pneumonia 'finger clip' and better diagnostic tests could save thousands of lives, say researchers in a supplement in the journal Nature.
CHOLESTEROL CANCER CLUE
Cholesterol-lowering statins could help tackle breast cancer
A new study by researchers from Imperial College London suggests statins could help fight hard-to-treat cancers.
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DAILY DIFFERENCES
Births at the weekend associated with higher rate of complications
Weekends are associated with a higher rate of complications for births in hospitals in England, a study has found.
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AFRICAN AWARD
Doctor behind cancer dipstick test wins President's award
A leading doctor from Imperial College London has won honorary fellowship of the West African College of Physicians.
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PREGNANT PAUSE
Pregnancy vaccine for whooping cough used by just one in four London women
A survey of pregnant women in London has revealed a low uptake of the whooping cough vaccine.
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DANGEROUS DOSE
Antibiotic use in animals must be tackled to avoid human harm, warn scientists
Global strategies are urgently needed to reduce antibiotic use in animals and agriculture, say researchers from Imperial College London.
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JUMP START
Mallorcan midwife toads pave the way for fungal cure
Research published today reveals the first-ever successful elimination of a fatal chytrid fungus in a wild amphibian.
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