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From virus-scanning apps to music therapy, new partnerships are cutting bills across the health service but obstacles remain
An analysis of the potential of technology to transform personalised medicine is both stimulating and comprehensive
Global health body urges increased vigilance to reduce transmission of deadly disease
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Swiss group rethinks NHS collaboration after low take-up of treatment during rollout via GPs
Health body says genetic sequences are not definitive and all origin theories, including lab leak, remain on table
Latest tropical storm is ranked as one of the longest and most powerful ever recorded
Unexpected finding suggests popular sweetener could treat autoimmune conditions such as arthritis and diabetes
Central American nation was one of Taipei’s last partners in Washington’s backyard
Four member states including Poland say amended deal is not ‘fair solution’ to surplus of shots
UK biotech Awakn licences ‘party drug’ to addiction clinics
Unequal access to jabs in 2021 led to one preventable death every 24 seconds, politicians and activists say
Therapies based on editing of human genomes predicted to have a price tag of $2mn per patient
Government later says no ‘evidence’ of attempted hacking of NHS genetic data centre by BGI
Health secretary confirms acceptance of advice from expert committee to ‘bridge the gap’ to autumn
Changing human DNA brings hope for treating diseases but raises concerns such as equitable access
The ability to apply massive computing power to DNA is causing concern over biological warfare
The country dismantled its precautionary measures as quickly as they sprang up — but not at the National People’s Congress
Study identifies new stomach disease in seabirds caused by microplastics
Fifty organisations form coalition to counter dangerous falsehoods and rebuild trust in science
Pharma group’s decision comes in response to US political pressure over high cost of diabetes medication
Much of the global demand for initial shots and boosters has already been met
The new cold war makes another pandemic more likely
Proposal for ‘intelligence in a dish’ that can efficiently perform advanced tasks raises ethical concerns
Employers advised they need to offer more time and flexibility compared with other illnesses
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