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22 May 2012 Last updated at 18:53 ET

Parasite may aid cattle TB spreadCow

The spread of an animal parasite across the UK may be hampering moves to curb cattle tuberculosis, research suggests.

Chromosome with DNA artworkRewritable DNA memory shown off

Researchers demonstrate a means to use sections of DNA as rewritable "bits" to store data in living cells.

LaunchNasa chief hails new era in space

The head of Nasa has hailed a "new era" in exploration after the launch of the first cargo delivery to the space station by a private company.

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