'Groundbreaking' sickle cell gene therapy to be rolled out across NHS

Pennsylvania governor rolls out plan to fast-track and subsidize power plants, hydrogen projects

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro says he wants to fast-track the construction of power plants in Pennsylvania and offer hundreds of millions of dollars in tax breaks for projects that produce ...

ABC News - 12h

This Blood Vessel Was Grown in a Lab With Real Human Cells

The FDA recently approved a bioengineered blood vessel, which becomes part of a patient’s body over time. It’s designed to help treat victims of traumatic injuries.

Wired - 2d

‘Groundbreaking’ sickle cell disease treatment approved for NHS use in England

Clinical trials find one-time gene therapy exa-cel offers ‘functional cure’ in 96.6% of patients. A “groundbreaking” £1.65m treatment offering a potential cure for people in England living with ...

The Guardian - 8h

'Groundbreaking' sickle cell gene therapy to be rolled out across NHS

The gene therapy Casgevy, which will now be offered to some patients in England, could help people live disease-free, experts say.

BBC News - 13h

RFK Jr. Commits to Protecting Innovation, Including Stem Cell Research

Four key takeaways from his appearance before the Senate Finance Committee.

Inc. - 1d

Blizzard Promises "Groundbreaking" Overwatch 2 Changes Are Coming

Overwatch 2 will be receiving "groundbreaking changes" that are "unlike anything you've seen before" later this year, according to developer Blizzard. What, exactly, those changes will be is ...

GameSpot - 1d

‘Groundbreaking’: scientists develop patch that can repair damaged hearts

Cells taken from blood and ‘reprogrammed’ into heart muscle cells may help patients with heart failure. Damaged hearts can literally be patched up to help them work, say researchers, in what has ...

The Guardian - 1d

Swinney announces plan to bring down NHS waits

The first minister says the health service will deliver an extra 150,000 appointments and procedures.

BBC News - 4d

ICE carries out deportation and immigration raids across US

In his first week in office, President Trump is enforcing his immigration crackdown that’s instilled fear in some major cities. Troops have been deployed to the border and ICE agents are carrying ...

NBC News - 6d

‘Be picky’: how to start therapy

Consider what kind of therapist you’d like to work with – and keep searching until you find the right fit. A lot of people feel bad . One in five American adults experienced symptoms of anxiety ...

The Guardian - Jan. 23

Oracle, Nvidia and other Big Tech stocks jump as Trump rolls out Stargate AI initiative

President Trump announced a major AI infrastructure investment of “at least $500 billion,” signaling a willingness to work alongside large tech companies.

MarketWatch - Jan. 21

Goldman Sachs rolls out an AI assistant for its employees as artificial intelligence sweeps Wall Street

Goldman Sachs is rolling out a generative AI assistant to its bankers, traders and asset managers, the first stage in the evolution of a program that will eventually take on the traits of a ...

NBC News - Jan. 21

Goldman Sachs rolls out an AI assistant for its employees as artificial intelligence sweeps Wall Street

Wall Street has embraced generative AI faster than any other disruptive tech in recent years because of how adept the models are in replicating human cognition.

CNBC - Jan. 21

Turning Hope into Reality: Unlocking the Potential of Blood and Cells

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we believe hope is concrete. Evidence-based. Real. It's living within us all, thanks to the blood and cells flowing through every human body. We unlock the ...

CBS News - Jan. 20

Bans on cell phones in schools grow, but debate thrives on how they are handled

Cell phone bans in school are ramping up as more states consider policies that have been cheered by many educators but still face trepidation from parents. New York and New Jersey are the latest ...

The Hill - Jan. 18

'Will it really work?': Young sickle cell patient among the first to start new gene therapy

Since two gene therapies were approved for sickle cell disease in late 2023, only a handful of patients have started the expensive treatments.

NBC News - Jan. 18

Washington Post rolls out new mission statement, keeping 'Democracy Dies in Darkness' slogan

The Washington Post is rolling out a new mission statement ahead of President-elect Trump's second term in the White House. The Post unveiled "Riveting Storytelling for All of America," as its new ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

Managers roll out record number of defence funds in Asia-Pacific

A total of 15 military-themed funds launched in the region in 2024 compared with just one in 2023

Financial Times - Jan. 16

How Financial Shock Therapy Has Changed the Premier League

Profit and sustainability rules caused chaos last year — but clubs have learned their lessons.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

Starmer’s attempt to ‘do a Blair’ on the NHS

Ministers are trying to go further than before — with less money

Financial Times - Jan. 11

These Newly Identified Cells Could Change the Face of Plastic Surgery

Cartilage cells that contain fat explain why some skeletal tissues are less rigid than others, and could one day be grown in labs to produce better materials for performing reconstructive surgeries ...

Wired - Jan. 9

The hole in Keir Starmer’s plan for the NHS

Also in this newsletter: demand for special educational needs provision doubles

Financial Times - Jan. 9

UK presses ahead with gene editing plans despite EU warnings

Environment secretary tells FT that moves to adopt technology are ‘the right thing to do’

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Winter pressure bad as height of pandemic, NHS says

More than 5,400 patients a day are in hospital with flu, as delays in A&E and for ambulances mount.

BBC News - Jan. 9

UK delays gene editing plans in push for Brexit reset

Brussels warns that current British plans not compatible with agreement to cut border checks

Financial Times - Jan. 8

What Matters More for Longevity: Genes or Lifestyle?

It depends on what your goal is.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

U.S. to roll out 'Cyber Trust Mark' label on secure devices starting this year

The U.S. will begin rolling out a program to label certain internet-connected products as meeting a basic cybersecurity standard.

NBC News - Jan. 7

Fires Break Out Across Southern California Amid Fierce Winds

The region’s utility company said it was prepared to cut power to more than 400,000 customers to try to prevent more blazes.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Streeting says he is ashamed of NHS winter problems

The health secretary sees patients left crying and distressed, as hospitals declare critical incidents.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Drug Company to Share Revenues With Indigenous People Who Donated Their Genes

Variant Bio, a small biotech company based in Seattle, is using genetic information from Indigenous people to develop drugs for obesity and diabetes.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

United Airlines rolling out Elon Musk's Starlink Wi-Fi this spring

United Airlines plans to launch its first commercial flight with Starlink Wi-Fi this spring after accelerating its timeline for the new internet service, the company announced Sunday. The carrier ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

LG rolls out new AI services to help consumers with daily tasks

LG kicked off the AI bandwagon today with a new set of AI services to help consumers in their daily tasks at home, in the car and in the office.

VentureBeat - Jan. 6

Starmer's NHS waiting list plan - will it work?

Lack of staff and money could make it difficult for government to achieve its aims.

BBC News - Jan. 6

13 prisoners escape after drunk detective opens cells, police say

All but two of the 15 suspects in the jail at the time escaped when the cells were opened on the morning, police said.

CBS News - Jan. 6

L’Oreal Cell BioPrint analyzes your skin in five minutes

L’Oréal Groupe announced at CES 2025 the L’Oréal Cell BioPrint, a hardware device that provides customized skin analysis in just five minutes.

VentureBeat - Jan. 6

Gene therapy treatment gives new hope to sickle cell patients

Only a few patients have undergone an intensive gene therapy cure for sickle cell disease since it was approved by the FDA due to it's high cost and limited access. NBC News' Yamiche Alcindor spoke ...

NBC News - Jan. 3