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A man suffered severe eye inflammation after cleaning out his pet tarantula spider’s cage, doctors say.

Scientists show for the first time that ‘lifeless’ prion proteins, devoid of DNA and RNA, can evolve like higher forms of life.

The cold brings misery for people with arthritis

A family of “limpet-like” proteins play a crucial role in repairing DNA damage which can lead to cancer, two studies show.

Losses lead to “sombre mood” at Camp Bastion

News two schoolgirls went into labour during exams, gave birth and continued with exams in the afternoon shocks Ugandans.

Tiny metal particles have been shown to cause damage to DNA across a cellular barrier – without having to cross it

Woman’s leg amputated by mistake

Most obese children reject the idea of weight loss surgery, but need more support to lose weight naturally, a survey suggests.

Researchers discover how the DNA double helix folds to fit into each tiny cell nucleus.