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Highest number of medical students produced from one year group, headteacher says

Mosquitoes have plagued humans for centuries, transmitting deadly diseases. To combat this, we now have access to the whole genome sequences of multiple mosquito species, allowing us to genetically manipulate them. Gene-drive technology is one such approach, which has been used in outdoor trials in India, Brazil, and Panama, showing…

Forecasters believe temperatures will rise above the 32.2C recorded in June.

Researchers say considering birthweight could help identify those who might benefit from tailored support and monitoring later in life.

Professor Richard Smith, from Imperial College London, said ‘currently, there is not technical feasibility’.

Researchers hope it could help diagnose illnesses in youngsters faster, and tackle the overuse of antibiotics.

Layana Sasieddine, the president of Imperial College London women’s football team, said the Lionesses have had a ‘major impact’ on grassroots teams.

The socks were invented after a collaboration project between Milbotix and the University of Exeter.

Concerns that ‘cancel culture’ is blighting universities appear unfounded, according to OfS report

British professor elected chair of UN’s expert panel, which warned in March that 1.5C threshold could be hit in 10 years

The topic is said to be something William is very interested in and his new patronage sits alongside his role as president of the Royal Marsden.