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Sir John Gurdon: Cloning Pioneer Dies Aged 91

Nobel laureate Sir John Gurdon, whose revolutionary cloning work paved the way for Dolly the Sheep and stem cell research, has died aged 91. Discover how the schoolboy once told he'd 'never be a scientist' changed biology forever.

Greenwich man's organ donation saves four lives

Ben England's selfless decision to become an organ donor created an extraordinary legacy, transforming four lives through transplants after his sudden passing. The Greenwich man's story highlights the life-saving power of donor registration.

Historic UK Jail Cell Transformed Into Holiday Home

Discover the ultimate lock-in experience at this former Shrewsbury prison cell, now a unique self-catering accommodation blending Victorian history with modern comforts for an unforgettable UK getaway.

UK Physics Crisis: 25% of Departments Face Closure

A major new survey by the Institute of Physics uncovers a severe crisis, with 25% of UK university physics departments at risk of shutting down due to funding shortfalls and falling student numbers, threatening the nation's scientific future.

First Images of Navalny's Arctic Punishment Cell Emerge

Chilling photographs from Alexei Navalny's Arctic penal colony reveal the brutal conditions inside his 'punishment cell' just moments before his death, as his widow presents new evidence alleging he was poisoned.

Sickle Cell Patients Failed by A&E Delays and Bias

Exclusive: Sickle cell patients are facing agonising delays and inadequate pain relief in A&E, with experts and charities demanding immediate NHS protocol reforms and specialist care units.

Dad's Leukaemia Shock After Routine Blood Test

Greg Mason, a father from the UK, received a devastating leukaemia diagnosis following a routine blood test. His family shares their emotional journey and urgent plea for stem cell donors to help save his life.

Woman's forehead rebuilt in world-first cancer surgery

A British woman who lost her entire forehead to a rare cancer has had it successfully rebuilt in a world-first surgery. Discover her incredible journey and the medical marvel that gave her a second chance.

NASA engineer quits to become a baker in London

A former NASA propulsion engineer who worked on Mars missions has made an out-of-this-world career switch, leaving her high-flying job to launch a boutique cake business in London.

Biden's Head Scar After Skin Cancer Surgery Analysed

US President Joe Biden has been pictured with a visible scar on his forehead following a successful Mohs surgery to remove a basal cell carcinoma. The procedure, common in the UK, is highly effective for skin cancer treatment.

Biden has skin cancer lesion successfully removed

US President Joe Biden has successfully undergone a procedure to remove and biopsy a small lesion, confirmed as basal cell carcinoma. The White House confirms the cancerous tissue was entirely removed with clear margins.

Biden has successful surgery to remove skin cancer

US President Joe Biden has successfully undergone Mohs surgery to remove a basal cell carcinoma, a common form of skin cancer, discovered during his February physical. The procedure was deemed a success with all cancerous tissue removed.

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