How the body works
All of us have one, but the corpus humanum is much more than just a fleshy vessel for our brains. The human body as we know it today is the result of millions of years of evolution and is composed of trillions of cells each working to keep our biological systems ticking along. Whether they're regulating our body temperature or maintaining the correct oxygen levels in our bloodstreams, the organs that make up our bodies are undoubtedly essential in helping them work.
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Creaks and groans may ail your bones, but a new muscle atlas could halt your ageing.
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Put the lunar cycle diary down, ladies: new research says the calendar is already within you.
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4 easy, research-backed ways to improve any conversation
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How to effectively manage one hour's less sleep.
How many senses do humans really have?
Neuroscientist Dr Lisa Feldman Barrett delves into the different ways we’re able to perceive the world that go beyond sight, sound, touch, taste and smell.
6 ‘healthy’ foods you may not realise are ultra-processed
A nutrition scientist explains the health effects of some commonly misunderstood products.
Why does melted cheese taste so good?
Another round of cheese on toast, please.
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Scientists are developing a pill that mimics the physical benefits of a gym session, without the sweat.
The hidden crisis in women’s bone health – and how to protect yours
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world’s ageing population is the fight against cancer.
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technologies are being developed to wage the war?
Scientists might soon cure balding. Here’s how
A new understanding of balding means scientists are poised to cure it once and for all.
Woman given a new 3D-printed windpipe in a world-first
A cutting-edge procedure in Korea has used other peoples’ stem cells to design a tailor-made artificial windpipe.
Keeping your eyes open can help you fall asleep faster. Here’s why
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