Science

Scientists say knocking back beers, wine or spirits damages a gene that regulates shut-eye - potentially causing permanent insomnia

Scottish scientists from the same institute that created "Dolly the Sheep" have created genetically modified pigs that are resistant to one of the world's deadliest animal diseases.

Researchers say American swamp sparrows may have sung the same songs for more than a millennium - and passed them on through generations by learning

Researchers have discovered that epigenetic proteins promote the proliferation of mammary gland stem cells in response to the sex hormone progesterone

Scientists have found that sodium and potassium are viable alternatives to current lithium based batteries

They are more likely to have a harmful preoccupation with weight loss and or behaviours that are perceived to aid weight loss such as smoking, taking diet pills or purging

It could help heal burns victim's wounds and revolutionise amputees' robotic limbs.

They are becoming increasing nocturnal to escape from humans

A stem cell has been identified through which the humble worm regrows a head, brain or other tissue - a breakthrough that has huge potential for people.