Pigs

A conceptual illustration of a gut microbiome

New smart pill could let doctors explore and treat your gut from the inside

Scientists say this could be the start of a "new generation" of tech, capable of hacking the gut microbiome

Two doses of a coronavirus vaccine candidate created by UK researchers produce a greater antibody response than a single dose, a study in pigs has shown © Sean Elias/University of Oxford/PA

Oxford vaccine | Trial on pigs 'boosts coronavirus immune response'

Researchers said the finding could suggest that two doses of the new vaccine could potentially give significantly more protection in humans.

Down on the farm: six unusual studies on our favourite livestock © Getty Images

Weird science | Six unusual studies on farm animals

Ewe won’t baaa-lieve number 3…

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Pig/Pork: Archaeology, Zoology and Edibility by Pía Spry-Marqués is out now (£16.99, Bloomsbury)

Japanese traps, George Clooney and flying pigs (or why I became vegan)

In her new book, Pig/Pork, Pía Spry-Marqués tells us how learning about our long-lasting bond with pigs and the pork we eat prompted her to put an end to her chorizo-eating lifestyle.