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Eternal youth explored- new breakthroughs in revolutionising ageing

Eternal youth explored- new breakthroughs in revolutionising ageing

As botox becomes more of a staple than a pop-star luxury, longevity research is becoming a much invested research area. Here’s how the UK is joining the science of ‘eternal youth’
Science in the news 3: Brain implants, rediscovered mammals and mentally time-travelling rats

Science in the news 3: Brain implants, rediscovered mammals and mentally time-travelling rats

From long-lost animals to rodent imagination, here’s a collection of the most exciting stories of science in the news

Fraud over failure

The story of Elizabeth Holmes’ fraudulent empire, Theranos
Justice at last for Henrietta Lacks?

Justice at last for Henrietta Lacks?

A new lawsuit from the family of Henrietta Lacks represents a new chapter in her tale of race, money and consent.
UoM scientists turn environmental waste products into high-value chemicals

UoM scientists turn environmental waste products into high-value chemicals

Scientists at The University of Manchester have made a breakthrough discovery that could move away from fossil fuel usage to a more sustainable and less harmful alternative

UoM scientists develop treatment for fatal children’s disorder

The rare genetic disorder, Sanfilippo, causes progressive brain damage and death in children

‘Robot scientist’ could speed up search for new drugs

Scientists say that an artificially intelligent robot could help discover new drugs to combat tropical diseases