Kitchen worktops made from artificial stone are cheaper than natural stone – such as granite or marble – but they contain significantly more silica.

Ban on artificial stone worktops should be considered 'to save workers'

Dr Jennifer Munkley is leading a study examining whether examining sugar molecules on the surface of cancer cells could lead to the earlier detection.

Could a new blood test diagnose early stage prostate cancer?

The University of Cumbria and Imperial College London have announced plans for a medical school in Carlisle.

Cumbria's first medical school set to open in 2025 

Infections in the region are down by around a third, but the overall rate in England has dropped by two thirds.

Covid infections in the North East aren't falling as quickly as in other regions

Professor Robin Shattock warned there was ‘no certainty’ that any of the vaccines currently being developed will be successful.

Coronavirus vaccine could be rolled out in ‘first half of next year’

Scientists at Imperial College London have developed modified mosquitoes that could help wipe out the deadly malaria parasite.

Lab bred mosquitoes could help beat malaria

Imperial College London has failed to maintain legal animal welfare standards, according to Government advisers. 

Imperial College London

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