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No reduction in HIV levels in men who have sex with men despite a decade of prevention work
Despite a significant increase in HIV testing and treatment, the number of new HIV infections in men who have sex with men (MSM) has remained unchanged.
1 February 2013
Gene responsible for increased severity of influenza in Chinese populations
Researchers have found a genetic variant which explains why Chinese populations may be more vulnerable to Swine Flu.
30 January 2013
RCUK demonstrates impact of working together
Minister for Universities and Science David Willetts today announced the publication of the Research Councils UK (RCUK) Impact Report 2012.
24 January 2013
Rehabilitation therapies can lead to recovery from chronic fatigue syndrome
31 January 2013
Research has shown that recovery from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is possible for some patients, and has identified two treatments most likely to lead to recovery.
Bacteria’s hidden weapon could pave way for stem cell treatments
18 January 2013
A discovery about the way in which bugs spread throughout the body could help to develop stem cell treatments.
MRC invests over £10m in stratified medicine research
10 December 2012
The MRC is to invest £10.6m in three major new collaborations that will advance the emerging field of stratified medicine.
MRC delivering on the Life Sciences Strategy, one year on
10 December 2012
The MRC has made significant progress in implementing the measures outlined in last year’s Strategy for UK Life Sciences, according to a progress update published by the Government.
More babies survive before 27 weeks, but severe disability rates remain unchanged
5 December 2012
The number of babies born before 27 weeks’ gestation who survive and leave hospital increased between 1995 and 2006, but the proportion who experience serious health problems into childhood remained largely unchanged.
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