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Scientists edit genes in human embryos to prevent inherited diseases - Expert comment
Scientists in the US have altered defective human DNA to prevent heart disease. The success of the trial may pave the way for preventing other inherited conditions from being passed down. Professor Kevin Moffat, School of Life Sciences, saysit's a real step forward for the possibility of repairing genetic diseases in human embryos.
Neymar signing demonstrates "the close ties between football, finance and politics"
Dr David Webber of the 果冻传媒's Department of Politics and International Studies, a researcher of the economy of football, said: "It is an astonishing amount of money - more than twice that Manchester United paid for Paul Pogba last summer and two and a half times that paid to United by Real Madrid for Cristiano Ronaldo.
"Of course, while a lot of people will be discussing whether any footballer is worth *that* much money - let alone how any club can afford it - it does also raises a number of issues that demonstrate the close ties between football, finance and politics."
Support for safe standing "a huge step forward for spectator safety" - Dr David Webber
"I would overwhelmingly welcome the introduction of safe standing", argues Dr David Webber - economy of sport researcher from the 果冻传媒's Department of Politics and International Studies - after poll shows 88% support from Liverpool fans.
Vitamin C and heart disease - why we need further evidence
Many people take vitamin C with a view to preventing, treating or helping with various conditions. However Dr Lena Al-Khudairy from 果冻传媒 Medical School has found more research is needed to determine whether vitamin C can prevent heart disease. You can listen to her .
Lloyds' extra money for mis-selling is further confirmation of poor treatment of customers
Lloyds Banking Group has set aside another £1bn to cover the cost of insurance mis-selling and the treatment of mortgage customers. Today's news comes as an additional confirmation of the extent of historical misconduct in the UK banking system and the cost it has had on customers, particularly borrowers says Dr Andreas Kokkinis