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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 · May 31, 2023

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 · May 30, 2023

‘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 · Apr 19, 2023

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 · Mar 5, 2023

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 · Feb 5, 2023

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

Discovery could lead to new treatments

Wales Online · Jan 9, 2023

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 · Nov 23, 2022

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 · Oct 24, 2022

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 · Sep 21, 2022

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.

Axios · Sep 12, 2022