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Tens of thousands in England may have Covid symptoms lasting more than a year

Imperial College study finds fatigue and joint pains among enduring symptoms of virus

Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2023

Non-invasive deep brain stimulation ‘could provide treatment for brain diseases’

Until now, if experts wanted to electrically stimulate structures deep inside the brain, they needed to surgically implant electrodes into the brain.

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023

Female entrepreneurs need better support

Letter: Prof Mary Ryan on the funding issues that women face when it comes to investment in AI startups and other businesses

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2023

London Academy of Excellence: Eton of the East End sends 46 of its pupils to medical school

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

Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2023

Buzzing breakthrough: genetic engineering gives mosquito control an upgrade

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…

The Hindu · Sep 10, 2023

UK’s hottest day of the year likely to be on Saturday, Met Office says

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

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023

Low birthweight increases heart disease risk, study finds

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

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2023

Womb transplants for trans women ‘many years off’ – UK surgeon

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

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023

‘Transformative’ blood test can identify cause of fever in children in an hour

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

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023

Lionesses paving way for young girls to pursue football career, says club player

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

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023