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Fibroblast cells, which contribute to the formation of connective tissue but are also involved in scarring

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Fresh understanding of how mouths heal may lead to a 'scar-free world'

We have now learned why wounds in our mouth don't scar, which could lead to treatments that prevent such blemishes on the skin

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EHNFPG Woman use an oestrogen patch for a Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), in order to releive the undesirable effects of menopause.

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Could hormone implants allow us to boost focus, endurance and libido?

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KYY2TF Low section of girl holding soil while standing on field

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Can a microbe in soil alter your brain chemistry to improve your mood?

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You’ve been sold a giant myth when it comes to improving your health

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Polycystic ovary syndrome may be passed on via chemical tags on DNA

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Single antiviral shot could offer better protection than flu vaccines

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Altered gut microbiome linked to fertility issues in people with PCOS

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Gastric bypass surgery may cut the risk of bowel cancer

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Gay couple adopted baby girl and enjoying the parenthood

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How might society react to babies with two genetic fathers?

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Cancer cells steal mitochondria from nerve cells to fuel their spread

Cancer cells can acquire energy-generating structures called mitochondria from nearby nerve cells, which seems to aid their spread, a discovery that could lead to new treatments

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Heart attacks are no longer the leading cause of death in the US

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Women's pelvises are shrinking – how is that changing childbirth?

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Mice with two fathers have their own offspring for the first time

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Nightmares linked to faster biological ageing and early death

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