What to do if you have symptoms of a respiratory infection including COVID-19, or a positive COVID-19 test

The pandemic is not yet over, but the success of the vaccination programme means the majority of people who become infected with COVID-19 will no longer become seriously ill. However, being vaccinated does not make you immune to infection or prevent you from passing infection on. Learning to live with COVID relies on us all … Read more

What It’s Like Living With Aphasia—and How to Support a Loved One With the Condition

Bruce Willis, the 67-year-old actor and star of classic action movies like Die Hard, is halting his acting career after being diagnosed with the language disorder aphasia. On March 30, his daughter Rumer, ex-wife Demi Moore, and other family members announced the diagnosis on Instagram. “Our beloved Bruce has been experiencing some health issues and … Read more

The Human Genome Is Finally Fully Sequenced

The first human genome was mapped in 2001 as part of the Human Genome Project, but researchers knew it was neither complete nor completely accurate. Now, scientists have produced the most completely sequenced human genome to date, filling in gaps and correcting mistakes in the previous version. The sequence is the most complete reference genome … Read more