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Researchers find 4,000-year-old plague DNA – the oldest evidence of the disease in Britain

Francis Crick Institute scientists identified three cases of Yersinia pestis, the bacteria causing the plague in human remains at two burial sites

The Independent UK

Researchers find 4,000-year-old plague DNA – the oldest cases to date in Britain

Francis Crick Institute scientists identified three cases of Yersinia pestis, the bacteria causing the plague in human remains at two burial sites.

The Independent UK

‘Science superpower’ status in jeopardy ‘if UK does not join EU Horizon scheme’

Sir Paul Nurse said being part of the EU’s science research programme is ‘crucial’ for the success of the UK’s science sector.

The Independent UK

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European farmers borrowed genes from hunter-gatherers to survive disease – study

The findings suggest that mixing between the two groups resulted in mosaics of genetic variation that were acted upon by natural selection.

The Independent UK

Human genome editing offers tantalizing possibilities – but without clear guidelines, many ethical questions still remain

The Third International Summit on Human Genome Editing, a three-day conference organized by the Royal Society, the U.K. Academy of Medical Sciences, the U.S. National Academies of Sciences and Medicine and The World Academy of Sciences, was held this week in March 2023 at the Francis Crick Institute in London.…

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UK scientists welcome government’s new technology plan but say more funding needed

Intervention is ‘yet another sticking plaster’ says Royal Society president, as EU funding programmes highlighted

The Guardian - UK

New analysis of ancient human protein could unlock secrets of evolution

The technique – known as proteomics – could bring new insights into the past two million years of humanity’s history

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The Observer view on the coming revolution in the prevention of disease and how Britain can’t afford to ignore it

A national debate on the controversial issue is essential, but the research could immeasurably improve the lives of millions of people and their descendants

The Guardian - UK

How far should we go with gene editing in pursuit of the ‘perfect’ human?

As the world’s top human genome editing researchers gather in London, the ethical issues posed by pioneering scientific advances will be high on their agenda

The Guardian - UK

Cancer breakthrough: Scientists ID protein that helps melanoma spread through the body

Discovery could lead to new treatments

Wales Online

Britain and South Africa agree health partnership on second day of state visit

Britain and South Africa on Wednesday announced a new health and science partnership to mark the second day of President Cyril Ramaphosa's state visit to London, the first such official guest hosted by Britain's King Charles.

Reuters

Cannibals who used human skulls as cups were one of the first migrants in Britain

Researchers from University College London, the Natural History Museum and the Francis Crick Institute analysed to sets of skeletal remains from up to 15,000 years ago

Daily Mirror

Lung cancer risk could be increased by air pollution, claims new study

Lung cancer remains one of the most common and serious types of cancer in the UK. Could air pollution be a major risk factor alongside smoking? New research weighs in

Daily Mirror

Scientists find air pollution link to lung cancer

Poor air quality was attributed to more than 250,000 lung cancer deaths around the world in 2019.

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DNA from remains found in medieval well ‘shines new light on Jewish history’

According to the study, the findings are consistent with these people being victims of a historically recorded antisemitic massacre.

Zenger

New Combination Immuno-Therapy Shows Promise For Lung Cancers

Deadly cancers may have met their match in an innovative immunotherapy in combination with a drug that blocks a genetic mutation in lung cancer, according to a new study.

Glasgow Live

Covid 'holy grail' vaccine could target multiple variants

Scientists at the Francis Crick Institute believe they found a genetic feature of the covid virus that appeared 'similar' to a number of coronaviruses that are less prone to mutations which could prove as a 'holy grail' vaccine.

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'Holy grail' Covid vaccine breakthrough could work on multiple variants

Researchers say they have made a "promising" breakthrough in developing the vaccine that could target multiple variants.

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'Holy grail' Covid vaccine breakthrough that could work on multiple variants

Scientists at the Francis Crick Institute believe they found a genetic feature of the Covid-19 virus that appeared 'similar' to a number of coronaviruses that are less prone to mutations

The Independent UK

‘Promising’ breakthrough in race to develop ‘holy grail’ Covid vaccine for multiple variants

Francis Crick Institute believes it has identified a genetic feature of the virus that appears to be ‘similar’ across a number of viruses and is less prone to mutations

The Guardian - UK

UK scientists take ‘promising’ step towards single Covid and cold vaccine

Francis Crick Institute in London says area of spike protein of Sars-CoV-2 could form basis of jab against variants and common cold

Wales Online

UK scientists make breakthrough on vaccine against both COVID and common colds

It could be a game-changer

The Independent UK

Step forward in developing a vaccine for all cold viruses, including Covid

Such a vaccine could provide some resilience if new coronavirus diseases emerge.

The Independent UK

Johnson decides against backing candidate in Tory leadership race

The Prime Minister suggested his support would be damaging.

The Independent UK

£1 billion in funding announced for the Francis Crick Institute

The investment is set to fund the centre for the next seven years.

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