Structure of DNA rewritten as scientists find genetic ‘towers’ in human cells
A team of researchers from the University of Cambridge, Imperial College London and Leeds University invented a fluorescent marker that...
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Coronavirus treatment from Synairgen hailed as ‘game changer’ after trial results show need for intensive care vastly reduced
Richard Marsden, CEO of Synairgen, said: "We are all delighted with the trial results announced today, which showed that SNG001...
The long-term effects of Covid on the body, from the heart to the brain
Many patients continue to feel breathless even after their initial infection clears, with MRI scans revealing residual damage in some....
How to reinvent yourself for a career change
If someone asks about what you love to do, most of us think about our hobbies. Now, however, with so...
Kim Jong-un berates officials over troubled North Korean hospital project
The KCNA report didn't say when Kim visited the site and didn't mention any comments by Kim over stalled nuclear...
Coronavirus outbreak confirmed at NHS Test and Trace Centre in Scotland
A cluster of coronavirus infections has been confirmed at an NHS Test and Trace call centre in North Lanarkshire. Measures have been...
Lockdown may cost 200k lives, government report shows
But charities said more should have been done to get medical care up and running quickly when it became clear...
Cornish hospitals brace for staycation tourists as A&Es implement social distancing rules
Cornwall’s top doctors fear hospital A&Es could be quickly overwhelmed by risk-taking tourists this summer as Britons head to UK...
Patients without medical conditions ask GPs for sick notes to exempt them from mask rules
Patients without relevant medical conditions are requesting a note from their GP to exempt them from the Government’s face mask...
Cholesterol-lowering drug could see coronavirus treated like common cold, study finds
A cholesterol-lowering drug could make coronavirus as treatable as the common cold, scientists have suggested. Researchers at New York’s Mount...
‘Environment of fear fuelled by flawed modelling’
The report by Britain's most distinguished medical research body made terrifying reading. A second wave of coronavirus threatened to engulf the...
Test and trace strategy would currently fail to prevent a second wave, says top official
Scientists have warned it is essential to quickly identify the "index cases" – those who test positive for the virus...
NHS plans to manufacture cannabis oil in preparation for a clinical trial for children with epilepsy
The NHS is drawing up plans to manufacture medicinal cannabis itself for the first time in preparation for a clinical...
Study into long term effects of Covid aims to pinpoint best treatment ahead of potential second wave
Research suggests one in three could be harmed for life, with long-term damage to their lungs, as well as chronic...
Local Government Association supports ‘backdoor’ attempt to ban smoking outdoors
Cllr Paulette Hamilton, the vice-chair of the LGA's Community Wellbeing Board, said: "Pavement licensing should not be a catalyst to...
Britain can aim for ‘significant return’ to normality in time for Christmas, says Boris Johnson
Mr Johnson announced that, from August 1, it will be up to employers to discuss with workers whether it is...
Boris Johnson gives local authorities powers to impose ‘lightning’ coronavirus lockdowns
How will 'lightning lockdowns' work? Q: If there is a localised lockdown, what can councils actually shut down? A: In...
Boris Johnson channels his inner Santa to give us the prospect of normality by Christmas
And what about parents? If Victoria from Tadcaster hadn't submitted a question on childcare (see video above), one wonders whether...
Matt Hancock launches inquiry into true PHE coronavirus death figures
Many are elderly and would naturally be expected to die of age or other illnesses in the next few months...
Response to Russia attack ‘under review’, says security minister
The Government will keep its response to the Russian attack on vaccine research centres "under review", the security minister said...
Children who miss learning goals at five face greatly increased risk of primary school exclusion
The data comes after Boris Johnson, the Prime Minister, ordered former Cabinet minister Andrea Leadsom and Matt Hancock, the Health Secretary,...
Oxford coronavirus vaccine ‘challenge’ trials set to begin later this year
Prof Hill said his team was making preparations for a challenge trial within months. "We're hoping to be doing challenge...
Russians ‘tried to interfere in election by promoting leaked trade documents touted by Jeremy Corbyn’
Russian actors "almost certainly" attempted to interfere in last year's General Election by "amplifying" online leaked US-UK trade negotiation documents...
Coronavirus tests halted over safety fears, as Matt Hancock to make statement
Coronavirus tests used by the NHS may be unsafe and have been halted, the government has announced. Matt Hancock, the...
Hillingdon hospital coronavirus outbreak began at staff event attended by infected nurse
A coronavirus outbreak among Hillingdon hospital staff began after an infected nurse unwittingly attended a presentation and passed the virus...
Pensioners should eat plenty of fish to combat air pollution effects, study finds
Pensioners should eat plenty of fish to help reduce the amount their brain shrinks as a result of air pollution,...
inside Showbiz Kids and Hollywood’s problem with minors
Bill and Ted star Alex Winter says directing his new documentary Showbiz Kids, about the often abusive experience of being...
