7 d. ago Surgeons transplant pig lung into brain dead human recipient for first time

Genetically modified lung functioned for nine days, in latest development in xenotransplantation aimed at solving organ shortage crisisSurgeons have transplanted a lung from a genetically modified pig into a brain dead human recipient for the first time and found it functioned for nine days, researchers have revealed.The work is the latest development in a technique called xenotransplantation that is aimed at solving the organ shortage crisis: according to the World Health Organization, only up to 10% of the global need for such transplants is being met. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Astronaut Tim Peake says 3D printers in space will soon produce organs for transplants

British astronaut Tim Peake has been speaking about a major breakthrough in space science that could lead to transplants on Earth using major organs produced on 3D printers in orbit

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2 w. ago Scientists make ‘space mice babies’ – and they could allow us to explore the universe

Research suggests that it may be possible to produce healthy offspring in space

Politics

2 w. ago Aldi reveals full list of stores set for major upgrades this year

Aldi has already completed upgrades in more than 500 of its stores, including modernised layouts, more space for fresh and chilled products, and brighter, wider aisles

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2 w. ago Hundreds of Taylor Swift fans 'running' to Home Bargains for 'beautiful' £6 item

The retailer has delighted Swifties with the 'themed' products that 'elevate your living space'

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2 w. ago Why over 50s are becoming organ donors more than ever before

More research shows that organs from older donors are lifesaving, the NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) says

Politics

2 w. ago What you should actually buy from Space NK, from the the best anti

This weekend, more than 12,000 beauty enthusiasts descended on Space NK's striking new flagship store at 214 Oxford Street - formerly part of the iconic old Topshop before its closure in 2021.

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This weekend, more than 12,000 beauty enthusiasts descended on Space NK's striking new flagship store at 214 Oxford Street - formerly part of the iconic old Topshop before its closure in 2021.

Politics

3 w. ago Cat soap operas and babies trapped in space: the ‘AI slop’ taking over YouTube

Nearly one in 10 of the fastest growing channels globally consist of mass-produced, surreal AI-generated videosBabies trapped in space, zombie football stars and cat soap operas: welcome to YouTube in the era of AI video.Nearly one in 10 of the fastest growing YouTube channels globally are showing AI-generated content only, as breakthroughs in the technology spur a flood of artificial content.Super Cat League (3.9 million subscribers)বজল মিয়া 767k (2 million subscribers – this account has since been closed)LSB POWER GAMING (1.7 million subscribers)Amite Now Here (1.4 million subscribers)Starway (2.8 million subscribers)AmyyRoblox (2.4 million subscribers)Again Raz Vai (1.8 million subscribers)Cuentos Facinantes (4.8 million subscribers)MIRANHAINSANO (4.9 million subscribers) Continue reading...

Technology

3 w. ago Surgeon assaults patients on operating table before horrifying double life emerges

Benita Alexander thought she was living a real-life fairytale when she met Dr Paolo Macchiarini - the world's first doctor to perform a synthetic organ transplant. But then the dark truth unravelled

Science