UK-US Trade Deals: Medicines Pact & Tech Sovereignty Row
New UK-US medicines agreement aims to boost NHS access to innovative drugs, but critics warn of eroded sovereignty in wider trade pacts with Trump. Explore the debate.
Category : Medical Research
Research Uncovers Five Distinct Phases of Human Ageing
Groundbreaking research shows ageing isn't linear but occurs in distinct phases. Discover how this changes our approach to health and longevity. Read the full analysis.
Polygenic Embryo Screening in IVF: How It Works
Polygenic embryo screening (PES) is a new IVF add-on that claims to predict disease risk. Explore the science, the controversy, and what UK experts say about its efficacy and ethics.
Son's 140km Trek for Mum's Alzheimer's Research
Charlie Quirke embarks on a 140km emotional trek to fundraise for Alzheimer's Research UK after his mum Pauline's diagnosis. Follow his journey and learn how to support the cause.
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Brain's 5 Eras & Dementia Vaccine Breakthrough
Explore the groundbreaking five-era model of brain evolution and the promising vaccine that could protect against dementia. Listen to the full Science Weekly podcast for more.
Migraine care inequalities exposed in UK ethnic survey
A new UK survey finds people from ethnic minority backgrounds face poorer migraine care and fear discrimination. The Migraine Trust calls for urgent action to address systemic inequalities.
Fight Against Superbugs Begins in World's Driest Place
A groundbreaking documentary reveals how scientists are scouring Chile's Atacama Desert for new antibiotics in the urgent global fight against antimicrobial resistance. Discover the invisible war.
Atacama Desert: Superbug Fight vs Lithium Mining Impact
Scientist Cristina Dorador searches for new antibiotics in Chile's Atacama salt flats, as lithium mining threatens the delicate ecosystem and indigenous communities. Explore the urgent mission.
Reta: The Unapproved Weight Loss Jab Sweeping Social Media
A new, unapproved weight loss injection called Retatrutide is trending online. Experts warn buying it illegally poses serious health risks, including heart issues and pancreatitis.
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Readers share experiences of lifelong adolescence
Guardian readers respond to neuroscience findings, with one 78-year-old confirming his wife's mother's 1974 prediction that he'd always think he's 17. Explore letters on rage rooms and inaptly named places.
Chernobyl fungus key to shielding astronauts from space radiation
A bizarre fungus discovered in Chernobyl's most radioactive reactor feeds on radiation. Scientists now believe it could be the key to protecting astronauts from deadly cosmic rays during missions to the Moon and Mars.
Why Medical Research Still Needs Animal Testing
Leading UK scientists explain why animal testing remains crucial for medical breakthroughs and why alternatives face significant biological complexities. Read their expert analysis.
Brain Science Reveals Why We Feel Lazy
Neuroscience uncovers the brain mechanisms behind apathy. Discover how dopamine and brain structure affect motivation and learn practical ways to boost your drive.
Neuroscience Pioneer John Garthwaite Dies at 76
Remembering Professor John Garthwaite, the UCL neuroscientist who revolutionised our understanding of brain communication. Discover his groundbreaking nitric oxide research.
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US Clinic Offers Genetic Trait Selection for Babies
A US clinic is offering 'genetic optimisation' for babies, allowing parents to select traits like height and intelligence. Sky News Daily explores the ethical and scientific concerns.
Simple neck scan could detect heart attack risk
A simple neck ultrasound scan could identify men at high risk of heart attack and stroke. The painless test detects stiff arteries, a key warning sign. Learn about this breakthrough.
Genetics startup offers embryo optimisation service
Nucleus Genomics offers $8,999 embryo screening for traits and diseases, raising ethical concerns about designer babies and the science behind genetic predictions.
Asthma breakthrough: Monthly injection replaces steroids
Groundbreaking trial shows monthly tezepelumab injections allow severe asthma patients to reduce or stop steroid medication entirely. Discover this medical breakthrough.
Adulthood starts at 32, Cambridge study finds
Cambridge neuroscientists reveal adulthood begins at 32, not 18. Discover the brain science behind this shift and the 9 signs you've finally grown up.
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First Direct Evidence of Dark Matter Discovered
University of Tokyo astrophysicist claims crucial breakthrough in dark matter search through gamma-ray analysis. Could this solve cosmology's greatest mystery?
Pioneering trial uses old drugs to fight newborn sepsis
A groundbreaking trial in Kenya is testing repurposed antibiotics to treat neonatal sepsis, a deadly infection killing 800,000 newborns annually. Discover how this research could transform global treatment guidelines.
Brain development has five key life stages
Cambridge scientists identify five brain development eras spanning infancy to old age, with adult mode not starting until early 30s. Discover how your brain evolves.
UK gene therapy shows promise for Hunter syndrome
Three-year-old Oliver Chu shows dramatic improvement after groundbreaking gene therapy for Hunter syndrome at Manchester hospital. A potential alternative to lifelong treatment.
Forehead skin used to rebuild nose after dog attack
A woman undergoes 16 reconstructive surgeries after a Boerboel dog bit off her nose. Discover her incredible journey of recovery and resilience.
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John Lewis: Buprenorphine Pioneer Dies Aged 92
Discover the legacy of John Lewis, the British scientist behind buprenorphine, a life-saving treatment for opioid addiction that has helped millions worldwide.
UK Animal Testing: A Call for Scientific Reform
With 2.8 million animals used in British labs, a scientific revolution offers a humane, effective path forward for medical research. It's time for change.
UK Trials to Study Puberty Blocker Impact on Youth
NHS England launches two clinical trials investigating puberty blockers' effects on young people with gender incongruence following the Cass review's findings of insufficient evidence. Learn about the studies' structure and ethical debates.
Medik8's £33 Saving on Anti-Ageing 'Botox Replacement'
Discover Medik8's Rejuvenation Reset set, saving you £33 on a serum shoppers say replaced their Botox injections. Get radiant, youthful skin now.
First Puberty Blocker Trials Approved Since Ban
UK regulators approve landmark clinical trials for puberty-blocking drugs in children. The study aims to provide crucial evidence on risks and benefits for young people with gender incongruence.
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Prozac no better than placebo for children
New research reveals Prozac offers no clinical benefit over placebo for childhood depression. Experts urge guideline changes to protect young people from harmful side-effects.
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