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€17.8 Million for transformative neighbourhood projects in New European Bauhaus initiative

The European Union has announced a significant funding opportunity for projects aimed at revitalizing neighbourhoods and fostering sustainability through the New European Bauhaus initiative.

Genetic predisposition to trauma can increase likelihood of suicide

Scientists reveal that individuals with bipolar disorder, who are also genetically likely to have trauma, have an increased likelihood of suicide.

Moderna vaccine 93% effective six months after second dose

The Moderna vaccine appears to be 93% effective, six months after the second dose - but CEO Stéphane Bancel says "we must remain vigilant".

Scientists solve decades-long mystery of how Jupiter heats itself

Scientists, in collaboration with NASA, have finally solved the decades-long mystery of how the planet Jupiter heats itself.

NHS says 20% of people hospitalised with COVID are young

New figures from the NHS show that 20% of people hospitalised with COVID right now are young - between the ages of 18 to 34.

Cambridge study trials artificial pancreas for Type 2 diabetes

A new artificial pancreas, powered by a patient's smartphone, is working well for outpatients of type 2 diabetes.

Scientists use environmental DNA to calculate marine biodiversity

This study, conducted across the last 20 years on the kelp forests of Santa Barbara, examined marine biodiversity via environmental DNA.

UK study finds long-term COVID effects rare in children

This UK-based study, published in The Lancet, finds that long-term COVID effects are rare in children - usually, the illness is over after six days.

Transgender youth experience “pervasive stigma” in healthcare

In a review of 91 studies across 17 countries, transgender and nonbinary youth were found to deal with "pervasive stigma and discrimination" in healthcare.

High air pollution linked to 16% increased risk of dementia

A Seattle-based study found that people living in an area with air pollution levels of PM2.5 have a 16% increase in risk of dementia.

Study finds that llama nanobodies can stop COVID-19

The study, published in Nature Communications, looks at how llama nanobodies can disarm and stop COVID-19 - creating a new type of future vaccination.

Scientists are creating a blood test to predict schizophrenia

The team at Baylor College of Medicine are combining machine learning with a blood test, to hopefully reveal markers of early schizophrenia.

Study finds hydroxychloroquine most likely toxic to human genome

A study, published in the journal DNA Repair, finds that hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is potentially toxic to mammals - the drug that was previously elevated to the status of miracle COVID cure in some circles.

Price of COVID vaccines to rise as they become variant-ready

France's Junior Minister for European Affairs, Clément Beaune, said that the price of COVID vaccines Pfizer and Moderna rose after being adapted for the Delta variant.

Study says internet-based CBT therapy works like traditional therapy

University of Gothenburg researchers found that internet-based CBT therapy works as well as traditional therapy - according to a study of 17,521 patients.

Scientists are inventing an insulin implant for Type 1 diabetes

Bioengineers at the Rice University are working on an insulin implant, which could theoretically make insulin for people with Type 1 diabetes.

NHS say 170,000 Moderna jabs to expire in next two weeks

According to The Guardian, the NHS is concerned that 170,000 Moderna jabs will expire soon - as vaccine take-up in the 18-25 year old bracket slows down.

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