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It is the first time whole genomes have been successfully designed by AI. The resulting 16 novel viruses were created to infect bacteria and pose no threat to people. The breakthrough has been labelled a "very…
The viruses are specific kinds known as bacteriophages, which only infect bacteria and are used around the world to treat patients with persistent infections. In lab tests, a cocktail of the AI-designed viruses killed E…
New specialist walk-in mental health services should take some of the pressure off. The bringing forward of a deadline for ending out-of-area acute placements, and a pledge to reduce waiting times for children, are also…
On Wednesday afternoon staff and students were told that Holmes was no longer employed by the institution, which was previously known as the University of Bolton. An email to staff said: "Dr George Holmes's contract as…
It was time to dig deep. This is what I had learned in all the childbirth classes. As long as I remained calm, breathed as instructed, moaned through the pain, things would happen as they were meant to. My body knew what…
As thousands of young people prepare to receive their A-level results and make decisions about university, apprenticeships and employment, new findings from early careers experts Prospects at Jisc highlight the value of…
Schools will also be encouraged to offer more clubs and activities on Fridays, to improve attendance at the end of the week. It comes as official attendance data, published on Thursday, suggested school absence rates in…
Meanwhile, some hospitals have reported disruption due to key equipment failing in the heat. In an interview with LBC Radio, Cooper called on people to look out for the elderly and other vulnerable people as well as…
The MBO follows careful consideration of the options available culminating in the belief and conviction that the new ownership structure is best positioned to protect the company’s independence, values, client-first…
For those NEET at both 16 and 17, that figure rises to 82%. Young people who avoided being NEET at either age face a 21% chance. The research, Post-16 education: pathways and outcomes for disadvantaged learners, tracks…