Pioneering kit to test eyesight

Micro needles aid bionic advances
Scientists are developing microscopic needles which could help amputees move artificial limbs with brain power.

Motor neurone disease clue found
Scientists have identified a molecule which could be key to understanding the cause of motor neurone disease.

Hair colour loss 'reversal hope'
People whose hair has turned white because of illness are being offered hope that scientists may be able to reverse the process.

Breast drug failure cause found
Scientists have identified a key reason for the drug tamoxifen failing to help some women with breast cancer.

Small hours heart risk peak clue
US scientists may have uncovered a reason why heart attacks and strokes occur most often in the early hours.