Mosaic

[:eu]You may not think of the buzz and whine of insects as musical, but the distinctive pitch of mosquito wingbeats could tell us how to fight malaria.[:]

[:eu]Diagnosed with leukaemia in his early 40s, Chris Lihosit was saved by umbilical cord blood from three babies. But why is cord blood banking still the exception rather than the […]

[:eu]Gaia Vince discovers that analysing the genetics of ancient humans means changing ideas about our evolution.[:]

[:eu]For people who are missing limbs, 3D printing can make new prosthetics – faster, cheaper and better. It could transform mobility for millions around the world.[:]

[:eu]Surgeons and their patients are finding that virtual reality can relieve the pain and stress of operations – and it’s safer and cheaper than sedatives.[:]

[:eu]Aching, throbbing, searing, excruciating – pain is difficult to describe and impossible to see. So how can doctors measure it? [:]

[:en]When Tal Golesworthy was told he was at risk of his aorta bursting, he wasn’t impressed with the surgery on offer – so he came up with his own idea.[:]

[:es]While it’s healthy to have a variety of bacteria in our guts, there’s one place where a single dominant type is best: the vagina. [:]

[:es]Bushmeat, from wild animals captured for food, is a valuable source of protein in Ghana. But what health risks does it carry, and could it spread disease further afield? [:]