SCIENTISTS are a step close to developing a contraceptive pill for men, after identifying a new gene critical in the production of healthy sperm. Researchers have found the gene, Katnal 1, controls the final stages of sperm development and could result i
MEN’S sperm count could be reduced by exposure to chemicals in the environment, according to research.A rise in IVF treatments could be down to the effect of chemicals such as cosmetics, detergents and pollutants.Researchers from the University of Glasgo
NATURE rather than nurture is responsible for creating your personality, according to a study of twins which found that character is something you are born with. Genes play a greater role in determining key personality traits like social skills and learn
Britain's main music industry association says a judge has ordered internet service providers to block file-sharing website The Pirate Bay. The BPI says a High Court judge has told Sky, Everything Everywhere, TalkTalk, O2 and Virgin Media to prevent acce
IT is one of the most improbable family connections. One is an actor famed for playing languid Lotharios, the other was one of the world's most brutal but brilliant military leaders. Nevertheless geneticists say their analysis shows Tom Conti is indeed d
Psychologist Richard Wiseman plans to sweeten people's dreams using their smartphones. Professor Wiseman expects thousands of people to take part in an experiment in manipulating dreams. Participants will download a specially designed iPhone app that tur
A SUFFRAGETTE’S letter calling for women to be allowed to study medicine at university has been discovered by researchers.The University of St Andrews said the document, dated July 17 1873, kick-started higher education for women and led to the creation
EXPERTS say they have found, for the first time, that it is safe for women with the most common form of breast cancer to become pregnant.Those diagnosed with oestrogen receptor positive breast cancer - which accounts for 80pc of cases - can become pregna
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