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‘Oscar of science’ awarded to team behind gene therapy that restores lost vision
Married couple Jean Bennett and Albert Maguire developed Luxturna, which helped a patient see their child’s face for the first time
Annette Dolphin obituary
Other lives: Neuroscientist whose research showed how individual molecules can affect neurological disorders
Chris Walton obituary
Other lives: Biologist and lecturer at Cranfield university with an interest in volatile organic compounds such as breath, sweat and blood
Red hair gene favoured by natural selection over last 10,000 years, study finds
Scientists who analysed nearly 16,000 ancient remains suggest red hair and fair skin is favoured for vitamin D production
We can prove which twin fathered the child in this paternity dispute | Letter
Letter: Prof Michael Krawczak says the required molecular genetic testing comes at a cost, but should not be ruled out as it was in a recent court case
Hidden treasures: Spanish archaeologists discover trove of ancient shipwrecks in Bay of Gibraltar
Researchers identify wrecks at the bottom of the sea from as far back as fifth century BC, from Europe and beyond
Plantwatch: the cactus that lures bats with its fuzzy acoustic hat
In eastern Brazil, Coleocephalocereus goebelianus towers above surrounding plants, making its beacon even clearer
Did you solve it? Are you smarter than a Navy admiral?
The solutions to today’s puzzles
Hate small talk? You may enjoy that ‘dull’ chat more than you think, say researchers
Participants reported enjoying the human connection regardless of whether they thought the topic was dull