August 2007

• HIV drug tackles cancer cells - Premium content

  Tumour growth blocked by anti-HIV agent.

  31 August 2007

• Smoking stays in your genes after you quit - Premium content

  Cigarette habit may leave a molecular mark.

  30 August 2007

• Bacterial genome found within a fly's - Premium content

  DNA transfer from bacteria to animals is more common than thought.

  30 August 2007

• Mighty mice could yield human treatments - Premium content

  Super-sized animals may pave way for new drugs and bigger livestock.

  29 August 2007

• Amber preserves rare orchid pollen - Premium content

  First orchid fossil found on an entombed bee.

  29 August 2007

• Space: Dreams of the new space race - Premium content

  Full standfirst

  29 August 2007

• Selfish cells take over testes - Premium content

  Clumps of mutant sperm-making cells help to explain Apert syndrome.

  28 August 2007

• Worm chewing changes soil chemistry - Premium content

  Earthworm invasion into North America could alter carbon sinks.

  28 August 2007

• Grape genome unpicked - Premium content

  Vintage sequence could lead to improved pest resistance and new wine flavours.

  26 August 2007

• Jupiter's protective pull questioned - Premium content

  Gas giant's role in preventing asteroid collisions under scrutiny.

  24 August 2007