7th October - HypoglycaemiaThe cause of a rare and severe form of hypoglycaemia - or very low levels of sugar in the blood - is genetic, say researchers.
8th September - Stem Cell TrialAn injection of stem cells alongside usual treatments in heart attack patients could help limit the damage and prevent heart failure, researchers claim.
1st August - Artificial OrgansA nanocomposite polymer has been developed by Alex Seifalian, professor of nanotechnology and regenerative medicine at UCL Medical School.
20th July - New Stem Cell SurfaceA new plastic surface which overcomes the difficulties associated with growing adult stem cells has been developed, according to scientists.
14th July - Rising Cancer RatesRising cancer rates mean 4 in 10 people in the UK get the disease at some point in their lives, Macmillan Cancer Support says.