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UK scientists allow three-parent babies mitochondrial gene therapy
An independent panel of British scientists and experts has formally given nod to introduce so-called three-parent baby fertility treatments or mitochondrial gene therapy (MGT) procedures. The panel tasked with reviewing the safety of MGT held that this practice should be ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016
Airlander 10: World’s largest aircraft embarks maiden flight
The world’s largest (longest) aircraft the Airlander 10 has embarked its maiden flight at an airfield in Cardington in central England. It is a hybrid airship made by Hybrid Air Vehicles in United Kingdom. Its successful flight comes 85 years ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2016
Theresa May takes over as second woman Prime Minister of United Kingdom
Conservative party leader Theresa May (59) became Prime Minister of United Kingdom after meeting Queen Elizabeth II. She succeeds David Cameron, who had resigned in the wake of Brexit referendum that ended his six-year-long stint as the Prime Minister of ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2016
United Kingdom in historic referendum votes to exit European Union
People of United Kingdom (UK) in a historic Brexit referendum have voted in favour of leaving European Union (EU). In the Brexit referendum, the ‘Leave’ side won decisively by securing 51.9% of the total votes overturning ‘Remain’ side which secured ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016
Indian-origin professor Lord Kumar Bhattacharyya awarded Regius Professorship by Queen
Eminent Indian-origin professor Lord Kumar Bhattacharyya has been awarded the prestigious Regius Professorship in Manufacturing by Queen Elizabeth II. Bhattacharyya who is founder of Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) has been granted the Regius Professorship for his outstanding contribution in manufacturing. ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016
Indian journalist Philip Abraham elected Deputy Mayor in UK
Indian journalist and Councillor Philip Abraham has been elected the Deputy Mayor of Loughton town in the United Kingdom. Councillor Carol Davis, the newly-elected mayor presented the Deputy Mayor’s Badge to Philip Abraham. Mr. Abraham is a journalist from Kerala ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016
UK’s first baby born using Next-Generation DNA sequencing method
United Kingdom’s first baby named Biagio Russo was born in Oxford using Next-generation DNA sequencing (NGS) method. This method uses a revolutionary In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) technique resulting in better selection of embryos to transfer during the treatment. Key facts ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016
Danny Willett wins 2016 US Masters Golf
Danny Willett (28) from England won the prestigious 2016 US Masters Golf tournament. It was his first major championship with a score of 283 (−5) and three strokes ahead of runners-up Lee Westwood (UK) and the defending champion Jordan Spieth ..