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UK University collaboration to cure childhood gut disease with stem cell therapy

Scientists are developing a revolutionary new stem cell therapy to treat a rare and life-threatening disease that leaves newborn babies unable to function without invasive surgery.
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Home testing kits could bridge the cervical screening gap for disabled women, new study finds

Home testing kits for cervical cancer risk could be a game-changer for reducing health inequalities for physically disabled women, according to a new study revealing that over 50 per cent would prefer a self-test over a traditional clinic visit.
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Scientists awarded £1m to develop potentially life-saving smart gel for brain cancer

University of Sheffield pioneers 'smart' drug delivery for glioblastoma and skin disease.
Spotted hyenas scavenging in Mekelle

New study reveals how Ethiopia’s hyenas combat climate change, save money and prevent disease

Urban scavengers like spotted hyenas are preventing over a thousand tonnes of carbon emissions annually in Ethiopia’s second-largest city, according to new research revealing the predators’ role as accidental eco-warriors.
Stem cell deafness treatment

Pioneering partnership launched to ensure safety and accelerate life-changing stem cell therapies

The iSTAT (Investigating Safety and Toxicity of Advanced Therapies) project aims to accelerate the delivery of life-changing cell therapies by addressing critical safety hurdles.