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  1. Health & Medicine

    New epilepsy drug is possible

    A drug mimicking a natural substance in the brain may offer a new therapy for epilepsy.

    By John Travis
  2. Health & Medicine

    Antibiotic now tackles Parkinson’s

    A well-known antibiotic may slow the brain-cell death that causes Parkinson's disease.

    By John Travis
  3. Health & Medicine

    A spice takes on Alzheimer’s disease

    Curcumin, a spice used in yellow curry, may thwart Alzheimer's disease.

    By John Travis
  4. Health & Medicine

    Drugs tested for Lou Gehrig’s disease

    Two drugs, one for cancer and one for arthritis, may be effective treatments for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

    By John Travis
  5. Earth

    Fishy data hid decline in global catch

    Many coastal fisheries are in trouble, yet according to figures reported to the United Nations, the annual global yield has appeared to be stable or even growing.