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LifeArc launches £40M research centres that will unlock new tests, treatments and cures for people living with rare diseases Thousands of people living with rare medical conditions will get access to improved tests, treatments and potentially cures, thanks to the creation of four new LifeArc Translational...

Princess Anne recycled her sentimental dress from her father Prince Philip's memorial in 2022 for a visit to Imperial College London’s Hammersmith campus.

The Princess Royal took the opportunity for ‘hands on’ experience during the celebratory launch of the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) building on Imperial College London’s Hammersmith campus, (Jan 24) which she officially opened and toured, meeting researchers and gaining some insights into their work. Click to read more...

Prof Nyirenda is currently Deputy Director at the MRC/UVRI & LSHTM Uganda Research Unit, Professor of Medicine and Global Non-Communicable Diseases, and Head of the Unit’s Non-Communicable Disease Research theme.His prominent career has ranged from molecular medicine to clinical and public health research, including investigations into non-communicable diseases, particularly around diabetes, obesity, and hypertension. He also has a strong interest in capacity building across Africa.

The astronomer discusses the discovery of stars that explode as supernovae, having his work replicated in Minecraft and the importance of public understanding to astrophysics

The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Michelle Donelan, has appointed Professor Patrick Chinnery as the next Executive Chair of the

22.08.2023 - Professor Patrick Chinnery, Head of the Department of Clinical Neurosciences at the University of Cambridge, has been appointed as the new Executive Chair of the Medical Research Council (MRC), it was announced today.

Genetic material pilfered from mitochondria may seal cracks in our genetic code, a study suggests.

Medicines repurposing offers new avenues for treating a range of common and rare diseases - News - PharmaTimes

Scientists at the University of Cambridge and Queen Mary University of London have discovered that mitochondrial DNA can make its way into nuclear DNA. The study is published in <i>Nature</i>.