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Health & MedicineGene therapy for Parkinson’s advances
Brain surgery to insert genetic cargo improves movement in some patients, a study shows.
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LifeBrain chemical influences sexual preference in mice
Males lacking the neurotransmitter serotonin court both sexes equally, researchers are surprised to find.
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LifeLife
Cells can sense a tough road ahead, plus promiscuous amoebas and sensitive birds of prey in this week’s news.
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LifeWho felt it not, smelt it not
A genetic defect in a crucial protein stops both pain and smells from reaching the brain.
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LifeFruit-eating fish does far-flung forestry
Overfishing may be robbing trees in the Amazonian floodplain of vital seed dispersers.