Study: Neanderthal genes are a liability for COVID patients: Scientists say genes that some people have inherited from their Neanderthal ancestors may increase their likelihood of suffering severe forms of COVID-19.
Source: medicalxpress.com
Our village, Grampound in Cornwall, is to be designated an Air Quality Management Area. A report of the air quality monitoring has been published and a consultation started. The traffic through Grampound is about 11,000 vehicles a day and since it is a narrow road on a steep hill with thatched cottages...
Source: cornwall.gov.uk
Ten people to get NHS bionic eyes - BBC News: The NHS will pay for 10 blind patients to have "bionic eyes" to help treat an inherited form of blindness.
Source: bbc.co.uk