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Mystery of how human immune cells develop lifelong immunity uncovered – new research
Our research could be important for developing more effective vaccines in the future. Arturs Budkevics/ Shutterstock We understand much of how the immune system works but, as recent efforts to combat COVID-19 have shown, its sheer complexity means many mysteries still remain. For example, how our immune system learns toContinue Reading
COVID vaccine weekly: why AstraZeneca vaccine received WHO backing even as South Africa paused rollout
As vaccine programmes gather pace worldwide, attention continues to focus on both viral mutations and the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine – sometimes simultaneously. South Africa has temporarily halted the vaccine’s rollout. This is because a preliminary study (yet to be released or reviewed by other scientists) suggests that the vaccine provides limitedContinue Reading
Manchester United Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Happy To Switch To One-Off European Ties | Football News
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he would be happy to switch to one-off European fixtures given the complications of two-legged ties during the coronavirus pandemic. After being knocked out of the Champions League in the group stage, Manchester United kick off their Europa League return against Real Sociedad next Thursday. OldContinue Reading
How to make COVID vaccines more effective: give people vitamin and mineral supplements
simplystocker/Shutterstock If we’re going to rely on COVID-19 vaccines to bring an end to the pandemic, we need to maximise their effects. But one thing that risks undermining their protectiveness is nutritional deficiency, particularly in the elderly. Older people have weaker immune responses and are known to respond less wellContinue Reading
Act like you’re carrying a dangerous coronavirus mutation – because you might be
South Africa has temporarily halted its rollout of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine after a preliminary study (not yet released or reviewed by other scientists) found it provided limited protection against the South African coronavirus variant for mild and moderate cases of COVID-19. The variant, which has been found worldwide, has presentedContinue Reading
Giving people vitamin and mineral supplements could make COVID vaccines more effective
simplystocker/Shutterstock If we’re going to rely on COVID-19 vaccines to bring an end to the pandemic, we need to maximise their effects. But one thing that risks undermining their protectiveness is nutritional deficiency, particularly in the elderly. Older people have weaker immune responses and are known to respond less wellContinue Reading
50 years since decimalisation: the UK’s currency change was not driven by ‘Europeanisation’
Children marvel at the new decimal 50 pence coin, the world's first seven sided coin. PA It’s 50 years since the UK replaced its centuries-old £sd coinage with a new, streamlined decimal currency. The shift away from a currency that divided the pound into 20 shillings, each of which wasContinue Reading
A new partnership for the provision of maritime apprenticeships has been unveiled by the The Marine Society and SeaRegs Training Ltd.
Following the start of National Apprentice Week (8 February 2021), the two organisations have announced high quality training partnership for Boatmaster, Workboat Crewmember and Port Operative apprenticeships across the country, including on the River Thames. The partnership has strong employer and industry connections around the country and is lookingContinue Reading
Dairy Producer Urges Farmers to Put Themselves First as He Shares His Emotional Struggles
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Biracial Britain: why mixed-race people must be able to decide their own identity
Anna Nahabed/Shutterstock “Mixed race? What’s all this mixed-race nonsense? If you’re not white, you’re black.” So said a legendary black British broadcaster to Sunder Katwala, a mixed-race Briton I interviewed for my new book Biracial Britain, during a conversation they had on identity. Katwala has an Indian father and IrishContinue Reading