Media captionHeart breakthrough could save thousands of lives A “pumping” patch containing millions of living, beating stem cells could help repair the damage caused by a heart attack, according to researchers. Sewn on to the heart, the 3cm (1in) by 2cm patch, grown in a lab from a sample of the patient’s own cells, then […]
Image copyright Jiankui He The first people to be gene-edited – a pair of baby twin girls – may have been mutated in a way that shortens life expectancy, research suggests. Prof He Jiankui shocked the world when he genetically altered the twins to try to give them protection against HIV. But a study in […]
Image copyright Jiankui He The first people to be gene-edited – a pair of baby twin girls – may have been mutated in a way that shortens life expectancy, research suggests. Prof He Jiankui shocked the world when he genetically altered the twins to try to give them protection against HIV. But a study in […]
Image copyright University Hospital Southampton Image caption Alison Cameron can’t stop smiling now she’s pain-free Alison Cameron, from Dorset, was 17 when she had appendicitis and went into hospital. “I had my appendix out and I remember I came round out of the anaesthetic screaming, the pain was something else.” It was the start of […]
The Royal College of GPs has rescinded Julia Hartley-Brewer’s invitation to speak at its 2019 conference after doctors complained about a tweet defending Enoch Powell. Hundreds of people signed a petition calling for the cancellation over her “highly controversial views”. Ms Hartley-Brewer said “Twitter offence archaeologists” were punishing her. The RCGP said it “promotes inclusivity” […]
Image copyright University Hospital Southampton Image caption Alison Cameron can’t stop smiling now she’s pain-free Alison Cameron, from Dorset, was 17 when she had appendicitis and went into hospital. “I had my appendix out and I remember I came round out of the anaesthetic screaming, the pain was something else.” It was the start of […]
The Royal College of GPs has rescinded Julia Hartley-Brewer’s invitation to speak at its 2019 conference after doctors complained about a tweet defending Enoch Powell. Hundreds of people signed a petition calling for the cancellation over her “highly controversial views”. Ms Hartley-Brewer said “Twitter offence archaeologists” were punishing her. The RCGP said it “promotes inclusivity” […]
Image copyright University Hospital Southampton Image caption Alison Cameron can’t stop smiling now she’s pain-free Alison Cameron, from Dorset, was 17 when she had appendicitis and went into hospital. “I had my appendix out and I remember I came round out of the anaesthetic screaming, the pain was something else.” It was the start of […]
The Royal College of GPs has rescinded Julia Hartley-Brewer’s invitation to speak at its 2019 conference after doctors complained about a tweet defending Enoch Powell. Hundreds of people signed a petition calling for the cancellation over her “highly controversial views”. Ms Hartley-Brewer said “Twitter offence archaeologists” were punishing her. The RCGP said it “promotes inclusivity” […]
The Royal College of GPs has rescinded Julia Hartley-Brewer’s invitation to speak at its 2019 conference after doctors complained about a tweet defending Enoch Powell. Hundreds of people signed a petition calling for the cancellation over her “highly controversial views”. Ms Hartley-Brewer said “Twitter offence archaeologists” were punishing her. The RCGP said it “promotes inclusivity” […]
