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'World-first' vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.
'World-first' vaccine designed by Artificial Intelligence
Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.
'World-first' vaccine designed by Artificial Intelligence
Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.
Could gut parasites be influencing your behaviour?
Could the parasite also impact human behaviour?
Made in partnership with UKRI.
Supporting each other through walking and talking
A young man from Darwen who lost his father realised he needed support so decided to start a walking group
'I left a children's home – and was embraced by love'
How a new scheme for young people leaving care is tackling what was once a cliff-edge for this vulnerable group.
What a hair loss breakthrough could mean for women like me
As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women.
Breakthrough ovarian cancer drug offers patients more time and better quality of life
Women taking the drug tell the BBC it has given them their lives back.
Genital herpes rising in England
New cases of genital herpes are increasing in England, bucking an overall fall in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the latest data shows.
What are the plans for Liverpool Women's Hospital?
There are plans to move some maternity services to the Royal Liverpool - which could affect around 130 high-risk births each year
What are the plans for Liverpool Women's Hospital?
There are plans to move some maternity services to the Royal Liverpool - which could affect around 130 high-risk births each year
What are the plans for Liverpool Women's Hospital?
There are plans to move some maternity services to the Royal Liverpool - which could affect around 130 high-risk births each year
Could lifting weights actually help you live longer?
Regular weight training can significantly reduce the risk of early death, research suggests.
More black men to benefit from prostate cancer screening trial
Experts are trying to find the best way to screen for prostate cancer, since blood tests alone are not accurate enough for most men.
Genital herpes rising in England, despite overall drop in STIs
STIs are particularly common among young people, with health experts saying testing for them is vital.
Emma Barnett: Fighting Endometriosis
Emma Barnett exposes the devastating reality of endometriosis and its toll on women.
'I've requested a full hysterectomy'
Emma Barnett shares her life-long struggle with endometriosis – a disease affecting one in ten women of reproductive age, which causes excruciating, often debilitating, pain.
'I've requested a full hysterectomy'
Emma Barnett shares her life-long struggle with endometriosis – a disease affecting one in ten women of reproductive age, which causes excruciating, often debilitating, pain.
Three Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fears
IAVI, Moderna and the University of Oxford are all working on new vaccines.
'Why I'm showing my hernia online'
Amy Bamford turned to social media to seek advice about her hernia.




