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Researchers say ‘relatively simple, inexpensive’ means of assessing genetic risk offers hope of better screening

Dheeresh Turnbull took part in the new trial assessing a new spit test for prostate cancer.

Bitter bracket mushroom compounds found to be most bitter substances known to man

When the world’s oldest woman passed away at 117, much was made of her three yoghurts a day diet. But what role does yoghurt actually play in longevity?

Helix BioPharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company aiming to turn scientific breakthroughs into real-world solutions for some of the most difficult-to-treat cancers.

Researchers say these findings could help ensure medications work better for everyone in the future

Sanger Institute’s Tree of Life team say genomes offer invaluable insight into how species will fare under climate crisis

Despite social media hype, there is little evidence that the therapies, marketed as pills, shots and IV infusions, have any effects on ageing

Letters: We shouldn’t frame girls outperforming boys as a crisis, writes Virginia Mendez, while Nick Hillman says we can tackle both the labour market challenges faced by women and the educational ones faced by men. Plus a letter from Kartar Uppal