Dinosaur discovery rewrites North American history
Groundbreaking fossil discovery in New Mexico challenges established timeline of dinosaur evolution, revealing these prehistoric giants inhabited North America 200 million years ago.
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Ancient Egyptians attempted cancer surgery 4,000 years ago
Groundbreaking research reveals Egyptian physicians attempted cancer surgery centuries earlier than previously thought, rewriting medical history with astonishing discovery.
Bionic chip restores sight to AMD patients in UK trial
Revolutionary Prima microchip implant successfully treats age-related macular degeneration, allowing patients to read and recognise faces again in world-first UK trial.
Revolutionary implant restores reading vision to blind
Groundbreaking neurostimulation device successfully enables blind patients to read text and recognise faces in pioneering UK clinical trial, offering new hope for millions with degenerative eye conditions.
Gene therapy restores sight to blind patients in UK trial
Groundbreaking NHS trial sees legally blind patients regain reading vision through innovative gene therapy treatment, offering new hope for millions with inherited eye conditions.
Turkish Organ Harvest Scandal: Dad 'Was Still Alive'
A British man alleges Turkish medical staff attempted to harvest his father's organs before he was clinically dead, sparking an international medical ethics scandal and Foreign Office investigation.
Cancer 'super-vaccine' breakthrough stops disease progression
British scientists are developing a groundbreaking 'super-vaccine' that could stop cancer in its tracks by targeting multiple tumour types simultaneously. This revolutionary approach represents a major leap forward in oncology research.
Drug combo reverses liver disease in breakthrough
British scientists make stunning discovery that could transform treatment for millions suffering from liver conditions. Revolutionary research shows existing medications can reverse damage previously thought irreversible.
UK man becomes world's longest surviving heart-lung patient
Bert Janssen's extraordinary 33-year survival after pioneering transplant surgery offers new hope for patients and transforms medical understanding of organ longevity.
UK man becomes world's longest-surviving heart-lung transplant
Bertrand Piquet makes medical history after celebrating 34 years with transplanted heart and lungs, becoming the world's longest-surviving patient of this rare procedure.
London Scientists Develop Revolutionary RNA Cancer Test
Groundbreaking research from London's Institute of Cancer Research develops new RNA-based testing method that could revolutionise how we detect and monitor cancer, offering new hope for patients.
Blood test breakthrough for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Groundbreaking research reveals a simple blood test can detect Chronic Fatigue Syndrome with 91% accuracy, potentially ending years of diagnostic uncertainty for sufferers.
UK scientists pioneer pig organ transplants for humans
Groundbreaking research from UK scientists could transform organ transplantation using genetically modified pigs, offering hope to thousands on waiting lists.
First blood test for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome developed
British scientists develop world's first accurate blood test for ME/CFS, potentially ending decades of diagnostic uncertainty for patients suffering from the debilitating condition.
Skin cells transformed into human eggs in fertility breakthrough
British scientists achieve unprecedented fertility breakthrough, creating human eggs from skin cells that could transform reproductive medicine and help thousands struggling with infertility.
mRNA Vaccine Could End Seasonal Allergies Forever
Groundbreaking research from the University of Cambridge suggests mRNA technology could provide lasting relief from hay fever and food allergies in major medical breakthrough.
Ovarian cancer blood test breakthrough on NHS
A revolutionary blood test detecting ovarian cancer up to two years earlier than current methods could soon be available through the NHS, potentially saving thousands of women's lives annually.
Huntington's Disease Breakthrough: Revolutionary Therapy Offers Cure Hope
Groundbreaking medical research from UCL and University College London Hospitals has successfully lowered levels of the toxic protein that causes Huntington's disease using an innovative genetic therapy injected into the spinal fluid.
Human Organs Grown in Pigs in UK Medical Breakthrough
British-led research pioneers a revolutionary method of growing personalised organs inside pigs, offering hope for an end to transplant waiting lists and custom-made body parts.
Gut bacteria breakthrough reveals hidden cause of heart disease
Groundbreaking British research uncovers a specific gut bacterium that produces artery-clogging chemicals, directly linking our microbiome to the nation's biggest killer. The discovery opens the door for simple life-saving tests and treatments.
New Vaccine Fights Deadly Fungal Superbug
UK scientists pioneer a revolutionary vaccine targeting Candida albicans, a deadly fungal infection, offering a potential shield for vulnerable patients and a new weapon against antimicrobial resistance.
Virgin Births: Could Science Make Men Obsolete?
Groundbreaking scientific research suggests human 'virgin births' could become a reality, potentially revolutionising reproduction and challenging the future role of men. Experts explore the incredible implications.
15-min prostate cancer scan breakthrough in UK hospitals
A revolutionary 15-minute prostate cancer scan is transforming diagnosis, detecting aggressive tumours faster and reducing invasive biopsies. UK hospitals are set to adopt the groundbreaking technology.
AI predicts 1000+ disease risks in UK healthcare breakthrough
A revolutionary AI system developed by UK researchers can now forecast an individual's genetic risk for over 1000 conditions, transforming preventive healthcare and early diagnosis.
NHS to rollout revolutionary ovarian cancer blood test
A revolutionary blood test for ovarian cancer, proven to be twice as effective as current methods, is set to be introduced across the NHS, promising a new era in early detection and survival rates.
Revolutionary ovarian cancer blood test coming to NHS
A groundbreaking blood test detecting ovarian cancer up to two years earlier than current methods could soon be available on the NHS, potentially saving thousands of women's lives annually through earlier intervention.
Top UK Universities for History of Art 2025 Revealed
The Guardian's 2025 league table unveils the best UK universities for History of Art. Discover which institutions lead in teaching quality, student satisfaction, and graduate prospects in this prestigious field.
Revolutionary 15-Minute Alzheimer's Test Spots Early Signs
A groundbreaking finger-prick blood test, developed by UK scientists, can detect Alzheimer's signs up to 15 years before symptoms emerge. This breakthrough could transform early diagnosis and treatment.
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.
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