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Oxford scientists begin first human trials for Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine
A 37-year-old volunteer has become the first person to receive an experimental vaccine designed to protect against the Bundibugyo species o…
Oxford volunteer becomes first person to receive experimental Ebola vaccine
Thirty-seven-year-old Ed Hunt has become the first person to receive an experimental vaccine designed to protect against the Bundibugyo spe…
Regenerative farming may help restore declining nutrient levels in UK crops
Research from the University of Lincoln suggests that regenerative agriculture could reverse the long-term decline in the nutritional densi…
NHS in England to provide first drug designed to help multiple sclerosis patients walk
Fampridine, a medication that boosts nerve signals to improve mobility, is now available on the NHS in England for up to 5,000 people each …
Washington teenager becomes first in UK to have spinal cord implant for chronic pain
After living with Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome for five years, 18-year-old Ralph Seed has become the first person under 18 in the UK to r…
BAE Systems unveils Brontanax - the UK's first autonomous combat drone
Engineers in Warton have developed the Brontanax, an uncrewed aircraft designed to fly alongside Typhoon jets to provide electronic warfare…
New eco-friendly asthma inhaler approved for use in the UK
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has authorised a version of the Clenil Modulite inhaler that uses a low-carbon prop…
Queen's University Belfast researcher develops low-cost 3D-printed flow battery
Dr Hugh O'Connor has created an affordable 3D-printed flow battery using iron instead of expensive, rare metals like vanadium. By sharing t…
Thirteen-year-old Toby Peart recovers after brain tumour surgery using new 3D technology
Toby Peart from Strathpeffer was one of the first patients to undergo surgery at Glasgow's Royal Hospital for Children using a new 3D robot…
Thirteen-year-old Toby Peart undergoes brain tumour surgery using new 3D robotic technology in Glasgow
Toby Peart from the Highlands is among the first patients to have brain surgery at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow using a new 3…
Thirteen-year-old Toby Peart is among the first in Scotland to undergo robotic brain surgery
Toby Peart from Strathpeffer has become one of the first patients in Scotland to have a brain tumour removed using new 3D exoscope technolo…
Queen's University Belfast researcher develops low-cost 3D-printed flow battery
Dr Hugh O'Connor has created a 3D-printed flow battery using iron instead of expensive, rare metals to help standardise renewable energy re…