Phage viruses, used to treat antibiotic resistance, gain an advantage by blocking the reproductive capacity of competitors

An illustration of the intron endonuclease cutting the DNA of a competing virus and disrupting its reproduction. Credit: Pogliano Labs, UC San Diego Strange bits of DNA hidden in the genomes of all living things have historically been ignored because they seemed to play no role in the fight for survival, researchers thought. These bits … Read more

Mother, 40, illegally cut down a protected giant tree in her driveway because it was a ‘nuisance’ blocking the drains and slamming into her house – but she is spared a fine after insisting she did it for the benefit from her street

Kelly Palmer was seen smiling as she left Birmingham Magistrates' Court after avoiding a fine for cutting down a giant tree in her driveway, which was allegedly a nuisance to the entire street

A mother who illegally felled a protected tree in her driveway because it caused a ‘nuisance’ to her entire street has been spared a fine. Kelly Palmer, 40, smiled as she left court after admitting she paid a tree surgeon to cut down the giant ash because it was blocking the drain and regularly hitting … Read more

Low investment is blocking UK growth, says think tank

15 minutes ago By means of Nick Edser, Charlotte Edwards, Business reporter Getty Images Investment levels in Britain are still among the worst among the world’s richest countries and unless this improves it is difficult to predict how the economy will grow, a think tank has said. The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) said … Read more

Low investment is blocking UK growth, says think tank – BBC News

Image source, Getty Images Item information Author, Nick Edser Role, Business reporter, BBC News June 18, 2024 Updated 1 hour ago Investment levels in Britain are still among the worst among the world’s richest countries and unless this improves it is difficult to predict how the economy will grow, a think tank has said. The … Read more