21 - 27 January 2019 Japan’s approval of stem-cell treatment for spinal-cord injury concerns scientists Japan has approved a stem-cell treatment for spinal-cord injuries. The event marks the first such therapy for this kind of injury to receive government approval for sale to patients. Find source CRISPR-baby scientist fired by university Investigation by Chinese authorities finds …
14 - 20 January 2019 China's Moon mission sees first cotton seeds sprout Seeds taken up to the Moon by China's Chang'e-4 mission have sprouted and died, says China National Space Administration. Find source DNA pioneer James Watson loses honours over race remarks Nobel laureate Dr Watson has been stripped of the last of his …
07 - 13 January 2019 Super-gonorrhoea spread causes 'deep concern' Two women in the UK have been infected with super-gonorrhoea, sparking deep concern from sexual health doctors. Find source Cheap common drugs may help mental illness Cheap and widely used drugs for diabetes and heart health have potential for treating severe mental illness, a …
31 December 2018 - 06 January 2019 What’s coming up in 2019? People are forecasting areas of research and policy likely to make news this year. Find source Genetic data on half a million Brits reveal ongoing evolution and Neanderthal legacy Among participants in the UK Biobank are people whose Neanderthal DNA predisposes them …
24 – 30 December 2018 Unravelling mystery of how, when DNA replicates A team of Florida State University researchers has unlocked a decades-old mystery about how a critical cellular process is regulated and what that could mean for the future study of genetics. Find source Scientists synthesize molecule capable of eliminating hepatitis C virus The …
17 – 23 December 2018 Egypt and Pakistan had highest rise in research output in 2018 Global production of scientific papers hit an all-time high this year, estimates show, with emerging economies rising fastest. Find source Ten people who mattered this year Nature megazine has assembled and published a list of top 10 researchers and …
10 – 16 December 2018 The best science images of the year: 2018 in pictures The year brought advances in cloning and imaging — and a bleak reminder of the fragility of some of Earth’s rarest species. Find source China introduces ‘social’ punishments for scientific misconduct Offending researchers could face restrictions on jobs, loans and …
03 – 09 December 2018 First baby born after deceased womb transplant A healthy baby girl has been born using a womb transplanted from a dead person. Find source Most adults living unhealthy lifestyles The overwhelming majority of adults are so unhealthy they put their lives at risk, a survey suggests. Find source The …
26 November – 02 December 2018 'Gene-edited babies': China halts work of He Jiankui China has halted the work of the scientist who claims to have created the world's first genetically edited babies, and says it will investigate. Find source Ebola outbreak in DR Congo now second worst in history The UN's global health body …
19 – 25 November 2018 New drug discovery could halt spread of brain cancer A team of researchers may have found a solution to stopping the spread of glioblastoma with a new drug and cancer treatment method. Find source Brain-computer interface enables people with paralysis to control tablet devices Three clinical trial participants …
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