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Doncaster father receives life-saving lung transplant using new Newcastle technology
Mark Wrenn, who had been dependent on oxygen due to a rare lung condition, has become the first patient to receive a transplant via the New…
Stonehenge's 5km prototype site predates solstice alignment by 500 years
Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient structure 5km from Stonehenge that could change our understanding of the site's history. Radiocarb…
University of Bath study finds regulated cannabis markets do not increase addiction
A global study involving researchers from the University of Bath has found that legalising cannabis does not lead to higher consumption or …
Archaeologists discover 5,000-year-old solstice-aligned monument near Stonehenge
Archaeologists from Wessex Archaeology have identified a 5,000-year-old site in Bulford featuring two large post pits aligned with the summ…
Urban parks reduce pollution and lower temperatures in surrounding neighbourhoods
New research shows that city parks lower air temperatures and reduce particle pollution up to 300 metres beyond their boundaries. These fin…
Honeybees create specialised food to ensure larvae receive a balanced diet
Researchers have found that honeybees blend pollen to provide their larvae with essential amino acids, adjusting their intake when specific…
Southmead Hospital introduces genetic testing to improve stroke treatment
Patients at Southmead Hospital will now be screened for genetic variants that affect how they respond to the common stroke medication clopi…
Study suggests ibuprofen may be more effective than paracetamol for period pain
A study of 211 million supermarket transactions found that many shoppers choose paracetamol for period pain, despite experts suggesting ibu…
Cheviot Hills goat herd identified as genetically unique descendants of Neolithic livestock
New research from Newcastle University has confirmed that the 450-strong feral goat herd in Northumberland National Park is a genetically d…
London startup to trial drug preventing life-threatening side-effects in cancer patients
A new oral drug from Poolbeg Pharma is set to be tested at six NHS hospitals to prevent cytokine release syndrome, a dangerous immune react…
New blood test detects thousands of genetic conditions in unborn babies
Scientists have developed a maternal blood test that can identify thousands of serious genetic conditions in a developing foetus, potential…
Durham University astrophysicist Professor Carlos Frenk receives knighthood in King's Birthday Honours
Professor Carlos Frenk has been knighted for his contributions to astrophysics and cosmology, leading a list of County Durham residents rec…