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New CRISPR alternative can 'install' whole genes, paving the way to treatment for many genetic disorders A new gene editor takes advantage of CRISPR-associated proteins to insert whole genes into the genome, scientists report.
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'Truly miraculous': Common gut microbe shows promise as fatty liver disease treatment Researchers shed light on the "dark matter" of the gut, revealing a species of fungus that could potentially help counter fatty liver disease. The research is in its early days, though.
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A rare disease that causes insatiable hunger Prader-Willi syndrome is a rare genetic disease that causes poor feeding in infancy but later triggers insatiable hunger.

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By Harry Bullmore last updated

Buyers guide These are the best running shoes you can buy in every category, from New Balance 1080 v14 and Brooks Glycerin 20 to Hoka Mach X.

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By Sarah Finley last updated

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Best exercise bikes 2025: From budget options to premium smart bikes

By Sam Hopes, Anna Gora last updated

Buying Guide These are the best exercise bikes you can buy in every category, from the Peloton Bike and YOSUDA Bike to the Schwinn IC4.

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AirDoctor AD3500 being tested by our reviewer

Best air purifiers for pet owners 2025: Remove pet dander, hair and odors

By Tantse Walter last updated

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New Balance 1080 v14 running shoes being tested on the track by our reviewer

New Balance 1080 v14 running shoes review: One of the best all-rounders on the market

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Review New Balance 1080 v14: minor tweaks make an already great all-rounder an even better everyday shoe.

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Our reviewer testing the Echelon Smart Rower

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By Anna Gora last updated

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BlueAir Classic Pro CP7i air purifier being tested by our reviewer

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By Anna Gora published

Reviews The Blueair Classic Pro CP7i is the first air purifier with High-Intensity Narrow Spectrum (HINS) lighting — a technology that removes viruses and bacteria using violet-blue light.

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How are you able to read words without vowels?

By Roberta McLain published

The human brain can make sense of sentences — even when the vowels are missing.

Neuroscience

Can adults grow new brain cells?

By Marilyn Perkins published

Scientists are still debating whether the human brain is capable of growing new cells past childhood.

Neuroscience

Combo of cancer therapy drugs increases mice lifespan by 30%

By Patrick Pester published

A cocktail of FDA-approved cancer drugs, trametinib and rapamycin, boosts the lifespan of lab mice by 30% and might help humans age better, new study finds.

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