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31

Variety show: plant genomes sequenced

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Variety show: plant genomes sequenced

Aug

26

New images of ‘nearest supernova for 40 years’

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New images of ‘nearest supernova for 40 years’

Aug

26

26 million obese people in UK by 2030 if trends continue

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26 million obese people in UK by 2030 if trends continue A total of 26 million people in the UK are likely to be classed as obese by 2030, if nothing is done to combat the rise in obesity.

Aug

26

Vitamin A supplements ‘could save lives of thousands’ a year

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Vitamin A supplements ‘could save lives of thousands’ a year An international study suggests that giving vitamin A supplements to children in low and middle income countries could significantly cut rates of mortality, illnesses and blindness amongst those below the age of five.

Aug

25

Nearest supernova of its type for 40 years

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Nearest supernova of its type for 40 years Astronomers last night discovered a bright supernova, otherwise known as an exploding star, and say it is the nearest of its type observed for 40 years.

Aug

25

Gene activity mapped out in mouse brain

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Gene activity mapped out in mouse brain A complete map of active genes in the mammalian brain has been produced for the first time by Oxford University researchers and scientists at the US National Human Genome Research Institute.

Aug

24

Gene study sheds new light on origins of British men

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Gene study sheds new light on origins of British men New genetic evidence reveals that most British men are not descended from farmers who migrated into Europe from the east 5,000–10,000 years ago – contrary to previous research.

Aug

23

Study calls for review of media subsidies

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Study calls for review of media subsidies Oxford research shows that subsidies for the media are still based on arrangements put in place 30 or more years ago - before the arrival of the internet.

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