A disease that doctors know 'almost nothing' about is affecting an estimated 250,000 people in the UK. Chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as ME, is a long-term condition that can cause extreme tiredness and is most common among women.
10.09.2023 - 10:41 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A species associated with the Loch Ness Monster gained long necks over a 'relatively' short space of time millions of years ago, researchers say. Some people believe Nessie is a plesiosaurs or a descendant of the ancient animal which had a small head and long neck and became extinct 65.5 million years ago.
A new find of a short-necked ancestor shows that it was not long before the species added vertebrae to end up with Elasmosaurus, whose neck was five times the length of its trunk. Researchers from the UK and China, say their lengthy necks, used for chasing fast-moving fishes, developed quickly over a five million period around 250 million years ago.
The study in the journal BMC Ecology and Evolution shows that a species known as pachypleurosaur lengthened their necks mainly by adding new vertebrae. This species had 25 vertebrae, while some Late Cretaceous plesiosaurs such as the Elasmosaurus had as many as 72. Humans and most mammals, even giraffes, have seven.
The animals originated in the Early Triassic, four million years after the end-Permian mass extinction wiped out around 90 per cent of Earth's species and during a time of rapid change following the disaster.
The team from the University of Bristol and China University of Geosciences in Wuhan describe a new, short-necked plesiosaur ancestor called Chusaurus xiangensis.
Living in Hubei Province, China in the Early Triassic its neck had begun to lengthen was only half the length of the trunk of its body compared to 80 per cent or higher in its later relatives.
Dr Qi-Ling Liu, who led the project said: "We were lucky enough to find two complete skeletons of this new beast. It's small, less than half a metre long, but this was close to the ancestry of the important group
A disease that doctors know 'almost nothing' about is affecting an estimated 250,000 people in the UK. Chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as ME, is a long-term condition that can cause extreme tiredness and is most common among women.
An online calculator that can help to determine your chances of developing dementia in the next five years could be a useful tool in slowing the progress of the condition.
Russell Brand’s last show on mainstream British TV was binned without making it to air five years ago, following allegations by a female comedian of his predatory behaviour, according to The Sun newspaper.
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Jet2 has warned passengers travelling to the Spanish hotspot of Alicante in the coming months of ‘potential congestion’ at the airport as ground handling staff go on strike. The walkouts are supported by the security service at Alicante airport, meaning holidaymakers could face longer waits than usual.
Naman Ramachandran British actor Vanessa Redgrave will receive the European Lifetime Achievement award for her outstanding body of work at the European Film Awards. Hailing from an illustrious family of actors, Redgrave’s first lead in “Morgan: A Suitable Case for Treatment” (1966), by Karel Reisz, won her best actress at Cannes and scored BAFTA and Oscar nominations.
Most of us are just now hearing all the sexual assault allegations against Russell Brand. If you’re not up to date on that, you can get the horrible details from this weekend’s exposé HERE. The gist of it is, several women have now come forward with stories from 2006-2013 — including a girl who was just 16 at the time. And there are receipts.
Jason Derulo has announced that he will embark on an eight-stop UK and Ireland arena tour in 2024 – his first in five years. Check out the full dates and ticket details below.The dates are a part of the UK and European leg of Derulo’s ‘Nu King’ world tour.
Warner Bros. Discovery Germany boss Hannes Heyelmann has become the latest to exit from Gerhard Zeiler’s international team.
Manchester United have spent around £1.5billion since legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson retired a decade ago and, as yet, they are yet to get a proper return on that jaw-dropping investment.
From soap storylines to the poster that is up in your GP surgery, there is one condition that is now high on the list of serious illnesses to be aware of.
Bread actress Jean Boht has died aged 91, her family has revealed. Jean was best known for playing Nellie Boswell in the popular 1980s TV sitcom, which was set in Liverpool. She was also known for her appearances on shows such as Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em, Last Of The Summer Wine, Brighton Belles, Doctors, Grange Hill, Juliet Bravo and Boys From The Blackstuff.The actress had been suffering from vascular dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
Take That have announced details of their new single, marking the iconic boyband's first new material in five years. The trio have been on a five-year long hiatus and are said to be working on their ninth studio album, following the release of Wonderland in 2017.
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Christine McGuinness has implored her children 'not to change' as she offered a sweet family update. The model was seen in a video post to social media getting her kids' bags and shoes ready ahead of their return to school.
Christine McGuinness' recent break was unexpectedly extended - but she's already planning the next. The model shared a 'home time' message on social media after keeping her fans and followers updated on being 'stranded' abroad with her three children and her mum, Joanne.
Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief “Oppenheimer” landed on top of the mainland China cinema box office with an impressive score for a Hollywood movie in the current climate. More typically, gaming adaptation “Gran Turismo” failed to get far off the start line. While most films open in China on Fridays, Christopher Nolan’s nuclear opus was given a wide release from Wednesday. It scored $21.3 million (RMB154 million) over the conventional Friday to Sunday weekend and $30.7 million (RMB221 million) over its opening five days, according to data from consultancy firm Artisan Gateway.
Christine McGuinness has had more time to top up her tan and spend quality time with her children after being 'stranded' abroad. The model was due to head back to her Cheshire home earlier this week after a last-minute break with her three kids and her mum, Joanne.
Three years after setting up her own business, former The Only Way Is Essex star Sam Faiers is raking in the profits as her popular brand Revive Collagen is said to have earned her over £13.2 million since launching. The brand, which boasts celebrity fans including Amanda Holden, Oti Mabuse and Paloma Faith, was reportedly built by Sam "from the ground up" alongside her business partner.
Christine McGuinness is stranded on holiday amid the fallout from the UK air traffic control meltdown – but is “safe and happy”. The model and TV personality, 35, gave an update on her unexpectedly extended sunshine getaway to her fans on social media. She is one of hundreds of thousands of airline passengers who have been stranded or delayed over the bank holiday weekend after flights were suspended due to a “network-wide” air traffic control computer failure.