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Breaks in ‘junk’ DNA give scientists new insight into neurological disorders

‘Junk’ DNA could unlock new treatments for neurological disorders as scientists discover how its breaks and repairs affect our protection against neurological disease.

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Scientists discover new protein which helps sperm fuse with an egg and could improve fertility treatments

Scientists have discovered a new protein which helps sperm fuse to an egg and is fundamental for human fertilisation.
Beetle eating a flower
Photograph by Dr Stuart Campbell

Have we turned plants against us?

Air pollution is a growing threat to our health and climate. But research by Dr Stuart Campbell found that its effects on plants could be worse than we initially thought.
Curlew eggs on a lab bench

Curlew recovery and the case of the fragile eggs

Last year, a preliminary study revealed potential problems with eggshell quality in this endangered wading bird. Now, evolutionary biologist Dr Nicola Hemmings has launched a national investigation to get to the bottom of what is causing the problem.