MRC launches two £50m centres for cutting-edge gene therapies – UKRI
The new Medical Research Council Centres of Research Excellence (MRC CoRE) will receive up to…
New ‘how-to guide’ for future rapid vaccine development – UKRI
Until recently, human vaccine development has typically taken 10 to 15 years. But during the…
UK injects £14.5 million in land use and net zero research – UKRI
The UK’s efforts to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 have been significantly boosted thanks…
£32m for four independent social and economic research centres – UKRI
This includes a new centre that will focus on mitigating the effects of, and finding…
How doctors use light to diagnose disease
This is the next article in our ‘Light and health’ series, where we look at…
Coroner’s reports shed light on assisted death in Ontario
Earlier this month, the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario released new reports highlighting…
Australia’s fertility rate has reached a record low. What might that mean for the economy?
Australia’s fertility rate has fallen to a new record low of 1.5 babies per woman.…
MRC appoints Deputy Executive Chair – UKRI
As Deputy Executive Chair, Glenn will oversee MRC strategic partnerships and initiatives, business intelligence, strategic…
Canada’s agricultural policies are falling short of health and sustainability goals
Oct. 16 marks World Food Day, a global initiative drawing attention to the “right to…
Do IUDs cause breast cancer? Here’s what the evidence says
A new study has found a link between hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs) and breast cancer.…