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Vaginal gel could slow spread of HIV
15:03 21 July 2010 | 1 comment
In a South African trial, women using an anti-retroviral gel halved their risk of HIV infection – suggesting use of the gel could slow the epidemic
Laughter's secrets: The best medicine?
10:52 21 July 2010
Laughing may be good for you, but good cheer only goes so far
How a changing diet rules a growing baby's guts
17:53 20 July 2010 | 1 comment
A baby's first peas are a life-changing event, at least as far as the microbes in its gut are concerned
Male fetuses ignore their stressed-out mothers
15:00 20 July 2010
The reaction of a fetus to an expectant mother's stress hormones depends on its sex
Enlist malaria-resistant mosquitoes to stop its spread
10:36 20 July 2010
A novel gene that cranks up a mosquito's immune system helps it stay malaria-free, despite drinking infected blood
Briefing: New ways to diagnose Alzheimer's earlier
17:28 19 July 2010
With few treatments available, will new criteria for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease help people who are still healthy but at risk?
Depression makes the world look dull
10:00 18 July 2010 | 4 comments
Nerve signals from the eye show people with depression are less able to perceive contrast. The finding could be used to help diagnose the condition
Cholesterol screening for US children could save lives
12:00 17 July 2010 | 1 comment
A third of children in the US who are at risk of heart disease later in life due to high cholesterol will be missed under current screening guidelines
Brain implants evolved to use less energy
10:00 17 July 2010
A genetic algorithm has reduced the power demands of brain implants, and thus the need for operations to replace their batteries
'Cuddle chemical' eases symptoms of schizophrenia
11:05 16 July 2010 | 2 comments
Nasal sprays containing the hormone oxytocin have helped people with schizophrenia
SPECIAL INVESTIGATION
Inside the stem cell wars
When a Nobel prize is up for grabs, do scientists across the globe compete on a level playing field? New Scientist investigates
FOOD AND DRINK
Eat less, live longer?
People trying to delay ageing by cutting calories may have a surprise in store
