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Watchdog refuses to allow hybrid embryos

· Researchers must now put case for health benefits · Opponents protest at human-animal creation

Hybrid embryo research is legal, regulator says

The possibility of British scientists creating human-animal embryos for medical research moved a step closer today.

Neutralise radiation and stay off milk: the truth about celebrity health claims

A new leaflet aimed at famous people debunks unscientific comments. By James Randerson.

Scientists on a mission to bring cheap drugs to the world’s poorest countries

· Indian trials for low cost hepatitis C treatment · Researchers pioneer 'ethical pharmaceuticals'

Stem cell bank to begin supplying researchers

· Pioneering UK facility to release embryonic cells · Centre offers hope of medical breakthroughs

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The best UK Christmas gifts for dads (that aren’t whisky or novelty socks)
Death of Irish mother in ‘free birth’ reveals how poor maternity care is pushing women towards extreme influencers
It’s entirely reasonable to be in awe of surgeons – but patients need someone they can talk to
Magazine Dreams review – powerful bodybuilding drama dogged by star Jonathan Majors’ assault conviction
Victoria could become first Australian state to ban unnecessary surgery on intersex children
Is it true that … a glass of wine a day is good for your heart?
Reciting the names of the dead: how Australia’s response to HIV/Aids was emotionally – and politically – powerful
If toxic humility is a thing, I definitely have it. But perhaps there’s another way
Does ‘laziness’ start in the brain?
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I want to become a single mum, but feel envious of peers with partners
‘I tried to capture her inner world – but couldn’t’: Tom de Freston on painting his wife pregnant and nude
I got an epidural for all three of my births – none of them worked as expected
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NHS directed pregnant women to controversial Free Birth Society via charity
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The one change that worked: I was trembling with anxiety when I found a fun, free way to get calm
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Stephen Dawson obituary
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Is there a dark side to gratitude?
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I thought there was something wrong with my body – until I shared a shower with 50 strangers
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