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Ancient viral remnants in our genome may help predict response to chemotherapy

Patterns of activity from remnants of ancient viruses in our genome may help predict which leukaemia patients will respond to chemotherapy.

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Future catastrophic weather could be 'far worse' than history suggests

Historical records of the deadliest storms and heatwaves may be a poor indicator of the scale and impact future weather disasters could have, warn scientists...

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Polarised trust in scientists driven by values, identity and politics

Climate researchers face the widest political divide of any field

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Anaemia in pregnancy linked to differences in babies' brain development

Babies born to mothers who were anaemic during pregnancy have smaller brain volumes than babies born to mothers who were not, according to a new study by...

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Students enrol on first-of-its-kind fast track medical degree

Students have enrolled on the UK’s first fast-track medical degree for healthcare professionals seeking to retrain as doctors.

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New report offers lessons for preserving cultural heritage in crisis zones

Drawing on the Sudan Memory project, the report explores how digitisation can inform efforts for safeguarding cultural heritage from areas of conflict.

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The world isn't as polarised as you think – we just have an 'America problem'

Folk wisdom about political polarisation is overly reliant on the US, with ramifications for the health of democracy.

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Researchers create clinical tool that can diagnose 'broken heart' syndrome

Researchers have created a tool that can diagnose Takotsubo syndrome – otherwise known as ‘broken heart syndrome’ – that may avoid unnecessary invasive...

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Researchers identify potential new target to delay preterm birth

Research has identified a potential new target for preventing preterm labour.

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King's to co-lead international 'smart grid' research centre to tackle energy security

King’s College London and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) will establish and co-lead a new centre to research and develop smart grids in Hong Kong.

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King's Legal Clinic assists claim against British bank for backing coal power plant in protected region

King's Legal Clinic are assisting clients who have filed a complaint to the UK government Office for Responsible Business Conduct (ORBC) against Barclays Bank...

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Healthy ageing shaped by more varied biology than previously thought

Molecular changes of ageing are far more unique than previously thought, meaning two healthy individuals of identical age can experience significantly...

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How can we improve school attendance?

A new systematic review and meta-analysis of evidence has found a large range of interventions exist to address the diverse causes of school absence, with...

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King's returns to host largest Careers in China activity across four major cities

King's hosts a second year of careers fairs, employer visits and receptions across China this summer.

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