New test being developed to measure Covid-19 infection levels
Scientists at the University of Exeter are creating a test to detect how much active virus an infected person is harbouring – known as viral load.
UK News|Apr 23, 2020
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Saliva test ‘to instantly detect coronavirus with lasers’
Researchers are developing an ultra-sensitive laser sensor that can pick up the disease at the earliest point of infection.
UK News|Apr 6, 2020
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Coronavirus patients most infectious in first week of symptoms, scientists find
They analysed data from nine patients in Germany with relatively mild cases of the virus.
UK News|Apr 1, 2020
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Government to boost Covid-19 testing as scientists work to develop new methods
Boris Johnson has called on industry to work with the Government to urgently develop new tests that determine whether people have developed immunity.
UK News|Mar 18, 2020
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Scientists seek breakthrough on bile duct cancer resistance to chemotherapy
They believe it is down to a tiny molecule, known as micro RNA.
UK News|Feb 12, 2020
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Scientists closer to finding ‘origin of ovarian cancer’
Ovarian cancer is the sixth most common in women, with around 7,500 new cases diagnosed in the UK each year.
UK News|Feb 10, 2020
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Mayor demands deadline for TransPennine Express rail improvements
The Rail North Committee was given apologies by several train operators in the region.
UK News|Jan 8, 2020
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Canada rugby team help with recovery efforts after typhoon cancels World Cup match
The clash with Namibia was called off after Super Typhoon Hagibis saw torrential rain and tornado-like winds hit large parts of Japan.
Viral Sport|Oct 13, 2019
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Targeting two faulty genes could be key in treating blood cancer – study
A study suggests mutated genes SRSF2 and IDH2 work together to bring about acute myeloid leukaemia.
UK News|Oct 2, 2019
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Bacteria able to disguise themselves to avoid detection by antibiotics – study
The World Health Organisation has identified antibiotic resistance as one of the biggest threats to global health, food security, and development.
UK News|Sep 26, 2019
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K-pop stars signal support for Beijing amid Hong Kong protests
Many have rallied around the one-China policy amid tensions and protests in the former British colony.
World News|Aug 19, 2019
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Test to better predict whether women with HPV are at risk of cervical cancer
Ninety-nine percent of cervical cancers are caused by HPV.
UK News|Aug 12, 2019
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Computer models could fight disease by matching patients with ‘digital twins’
The technology could be used to better tailor medicines to individual sufferers.
UK News|Jul 29, 2019
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Lisbon Lion goalscorer’s boots sold for £18,000 at auction
Tommy Gemmell’s Adidas boots were purchased by an anonymous private collector.
UK News|Jul 19, 2019
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Mystery of sex change in fish unlocked, scientists say
Around 500 species like clownfish made famous by Finding Nemo and the Caribbean bluehead wrasse, routinely change their sex in adulthood.
UK News|Jul 10, 2019
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