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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…
Experimental immune reset treatment puts lupus into remission for UK patients
A new treatment that resets the immune system has successfully put lupus into remission for patients like Katie Tinkler, who is now off all…
Meningitis B vaccine programme to be offered to one million young people
A new one-off vaccination programme is being launched for school leavers and university students across England, Wales and Scotland to prot…
One million young people to be offered meningitis B vaccine
The government is launching a vaccination programme for Year 13 pupils and university students under 25 to protect against meningitis B. Th…
Five lupus patients in England enter remission after pioneering NHS trial of cell therapy
Five patients with severe lupus have entered remission after receiving a one-off infusion of genetically modified T-cells at University Col…