All articles by Victoria Gill – Page 5
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The brain's insatiable appetite revealed
The will to diet may not be enough; obesity reprogrammes the brain to just keep on eating
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Protein stops HIV infection in its tracks
Scientists have discovered a protein that might pave the way to an improved generation of anti-HIV gels
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Antioxidant supplements do more harm than good
Survey of studies finds that some supplements increase the risk of mortality
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Women honoured with international prize
The 2007 L'Oreal Unesco awards honour women in materials science.
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Novartis contests India's patent law
Drug company accuses India of failing to comply with WTO patent regulations.
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Simple hormone treatment cures lethal heart condition
Heart disease cured with a hormone-based drug already prescribed for breast feeding mothers.
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AstraZeneca follows Pfizer in slashing workforce
Job cuts herald turbulent times for pharmaceutical industry.
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LSD reveals its secrets
The mechanism behind mind-bending trips caused by hallucinogens has been uncovered by a US study.
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How to survive at 400 degrees C
Snapshot of the proteins that make life possible next to volcanic vents.
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PEG-ing makes cheaper drugs for developing countries
UK and India combine efforts and create affordable hepatitis C treatment
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Alzheimer's protein fingerprint
A series of proteins in cerebrospinal fluid distinguish Alzheimer's disease from other neurodegenerative disorders.
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Metabolic profiling could improve animal experiments
Tests on lab critters must be more relevant to human trials, scientists say
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FeatureTreasures from the deep
Mining companies are exploring underwater volcanic vents, hoping to extract metals such as gold and copper. Victoria Gill looks at the technical, environmental and political hurdles
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Organophosphate study reprieved
Defra says sheep dip research can continue - with fundamental changes
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Bacteria that help fight cancer
Bacterial protein treats cancer by releasing drugs from liposome carriers.