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Archive for January, 2008

Holding Back the Telomeres

Published January 29th, 2008 by Jane Macnaughton.

In the news today, a study of twins has found that those who were physically active during their leisure time appeared �biologically younger� than their sedentary peers. Researchers at The Twin Research Unit and Genetic Epidemiology Unit at King’s College, London have found that key pieces of DNA, called telomeres, shortened more quickly in inactive [...]

Sophie�s Retinoblastoma

Published January 22nd, 2008 by Jane Macnaughton.

It�s a classic text book of diagnosis. Little Sophie Ripley�s retinoblastoma was picked up in a family photograph.As reported in several news stories today, parents Tracey and David from Sheffield, were looking at a wedding snap when they noticed Sophie�s eyes were different colours and that the left one appeared to be ‘black.�

A New Year � A New Outlook: C3-R

Published January 13th, 2008 by Peter Chapman.

Happy New Year to all blog readers!! At the New Year, I made a decision not to make any resolutions as I never keep them. However, to use political jargon, I did make some pledges: I pledged to complete all appropriate forms on time, to keep the reception staff happy I pledged to keep up [...]

The other important upcoming election (outside of Iowa): College Council 2008

Published January 3rd, 2008 by Jane Macnaughton.

      As we all struggle to get back into work it is usually at this time of the year that we try to make some new resolutions. Every advertisement on the TV is telling us to lose weight, eat healthily, go to the gym or stop smoking. One of my new year�??s resolutions [...]


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