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Man gets genetically-modified pig heart in world-first transplant

He had been deemed ineligible for a human transplant, a decision that is often taken by doctors when the patient is in very poor health

Magawa, the “hero rat” who sniffed out landmines, has died

His work saw him win a gold medal from the British veterinary charity the People's Dispensary for Sick Animals in 2020

Scientists believed Covid leaked from Wuhan lab but feared debate could hurt “international harmony”

Scientists were particularly concerned by a part of Covid-19 called the furin cleavage site, a section of the spike protein which helps it enter cells

Prince Andrew to face trial over Virginia Giuffre sex abuse claims

The civil trial is expected to be held between September and December this year

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