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Experts find some male butterflies force a ‘chastity belt’ on females to stop advances from rivals

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Reproduction is a driving force across the animal kingdom, with creatures developing diverse strategies to ensure their genes are passed on. Some male butterflies employ a unique technique – they force the female into a ‘chastity belt’ that prevents her from reproducing with other suitors. In response, some females seemed to have evolved larger, more … Read more

From cancer to stroke, the past ten years have seen astounding advances in medical science

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Breakthrough cancer therapies, life-saving stroke procedures and ‘rebooted’ donor hearts — these are just a few of the medical advances over the past decade that are transforming our health. The past ten years have been a particularly special time for healthcare thanks to advances in technology, says Professor Andrew Goddard, president of the Royal College … Read more