Monday 20 May 2013
A breakthrough advance that turns conventional wisdom on its head could lead to a simple blood test for Alzheimer's, research has shown.
The same technology, successfully tested on human patients, could make it easier to spot hard-to-detect cancers and other diseases.
It involves using synthetic molecules called peptoids to “fish” for disease-specific antibodies in the blood, said Professor Thomas Kodadek, from Scripps Research Institute in California, who led the research.
The former slaughterman accused of murdering schoolgirl April Jones told police that he "could have burnt the body", a court has been told.
A manager of Chicago's Navy Pier rode the tourist spot's Ferris wheel for more than two days, bringing the world record for the longest ride to the birthplace of the amusement park favourite.
Attempts to bring live fighting birds through a British airport in suitcases were "astonishing", Border Force has said.
Brazilian midfielder Fernandinho has confirmed he wants to join Manchester City.
The sixth round of the F1 World Championship is due to get underway in Monaco, Monte Carlo on May 26. This interactive graphic shows an animated guide to the circuit with the gear and speeds around the track.
Frank Lampard has lauded the man-management credentials of former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho ahead of an expected second coming of the Special One this summer.
Britain's Got Talent star Maarty Broekman wants to make music with judge Alesha Dixon, and is planning to get in touch with her after the finals.
Rod Stewart has revealed his new album Time was inspired by his autobiography.
Chris Brown has congratulated Justin Bieber on his success at the Billboard Music Awards.
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