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Study identifies new stomach disease in seabirds caused by microplastics
Fifty organisations form coalition to counter dangerous falsehoods and rebuild trust in science
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Effect of consumer products like cleaners and perfume much worse than thought
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New gene-editing technology could help breed endangered birds
International study finds the offshore ecosystem cuts levels of harmful bacteria
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Aim is to replace animals in pharmaceuticals research and development
Genetic variants from ancestors associated with blood clotting, depression and nicotine addiction
Institutes will be based in Oxford, Cambridge and London
Virus will remain threat to west Africa until completely eradicated, say medical experts
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