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Researchers have created a new protein-based gel that can rebuild tooth enamel naturally, potentially ending the need for ...

A new fossil fungus discovered in Scotland shows evidence of plants and fungi sharing nutrients to survive on land.

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Your smile may hold the key to stroke prevention. Dr Huzaifa Ezzy says taking care of your oral health is also about protecting your heart, brain, and life. When it comes to reducing stroke risk, we ...

Google's Gemini 3 is live after months of hype. Here's what it can do. Kathy Ireland reflects on working with her husband on ...

In laboratory tests, researchers extracted keratin from wool and applied it to damaged tooth surfaces. When exposed to saliva’s natural minerals, the protein built itself into a crystal-like shield, ...

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the world’s most urgent health challenges, with the WHO’s recent report showing there are “too few antibacterials in the pipeline” and the limited commercial ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Donald Trump's sweeping use of tariffs in the first nine months of his second term was sharply questioned during oral arguments before the Supreme Court on Wednesday. Chief Justice John Roberts, and ...

Here’s how to navigate sugar season. By Jancee Dunn Happy Halloween! At last, a completely justified excuse to gorge on candy — whether you have kids in your life or you bought several extra bags for ...

Virus entry is thought to involve binding a unique receptor for cell attachment and cytosolic entry. For SARS-CoV-2 underlying the COVID-19 pandemic, angiotensin- converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is widely ...