Uptake of DNA fragments from dying cells could redefine mammalian evolution and genomics

For decades, scientists have known that bacteria can exchange genetic material, in a process called horizontal gene transfer.

I'm a hospice nurse. Here's what people get wrong about dying — and the 3 biggest mistakes we make when people are grieving

"I had a patient tell me, 'It's not being dead that scares me … it's the dying part,'" Murray remembers. Many hospice health ...
Greater Good

What Matters Most to People Who Are Dying

A new book explains how facing mortality helps people figure out what matters most, providing life lessons for us all.

Extra layer of scrutiny for assisted dying Bill as peers pore over legislation

A new amendment is expected to be agreed, allaying fears from supporters that the Bill could run out of time to become law.

Assisted dying: Terminally ill ‘distressed’ by Theresa May’s suicide remark

Dying people were left distressed after language used by former prime minster Theresa May during debate on controversial ...

I’m not sure I needed another look at Dying Light: The Beast to be more excited to smash up zombies, but a recent hands-on now has my hype at fever pitch

The recent delay to Dying Light: The Beast was a ‘conscious decision’ to do so for polishing major features and to make the best game possible, as game director Nathan Lemaire told me at Gamescom, and ...

Bishops risk legitimacy by standing in way of assisted dying – ex-Church leader

Lord George Carey, who was the Church of England’s top bishop for 11 years, is at odds with his religious colleagues on the ...

Assisted dying bill to be debated in House of Lords

Opponents of the proposed law for England and Wales say there should be further scrutiny before peers discuss the issue.

Peers expected to agree extra scrutiny as assisted dying debate returns to Lords

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is back in the Lords on Friday, for the second day of debate, after impassioned ...
The Church Times

Former and current Archbishops clash over assisted-dying Bill

It has been agreed that the Bill will now be scrutinised by a select committee, in a step welcomed by Archbishop Cottrell.
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11 Perennial Plants You Should Never Divide In The Fall

For these perennials, fall division comes with substantial risks, including the inability to endure cold weather and fight ...
WDRB

Baptist Health Floyd's 'Three Wishes' project provides comfort during end-of-life process

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Baptist Health Floyd patients and families facing end-of-life decisions now have extra support through the hospital's "Three Wishes" project. Baptist Health Floyd launched ...