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Structural connectivity in a neonatal brain: different colours represent white matter fibres travelling in different directions. Image credit: Developing Human Connectome Project.
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Research led by Northumbria academics shines a light on the impact of moving patients from hospitals to care homes during the pandemic. Photo - Getty Images
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Professor Hamdi Torun pictured holding up a contact lens
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Former World Cup alpine ski racer, Chemmy Alcott is pictured with Abigail Brierley and Deputy Editor of the New Civil Engineer, Belinda Smart

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