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The World Health Organisation identified snakebite as a priority in its programme for tackling neglected tropical diseases

Current antivenom treatment is expensive and does not effectively treat the necrosis of the flesh at the site of the bite.

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or synthetic forever chemicals have been detected everywhere from the Arctic ice and its polar bears to penguin colonies in Tasmania, even in rain water and sea spray. These persistent chemicals have been found in the blood of people all over the world, as well…

Code will remove grey area around stem cell-based technology and ensure responsible research, say scientists

Hirschsprung disease patients may benefit from stem cell therapy, according to a recent study conducted by scientists at the Universities of Sheffield and UCL. Read further on Dynamite News:

A new study found that 35% of tattoo and permanent makeup inks sold across the U.S. are contaminated with bacteria.

A recent, unpublished study found that increased consumption of UPFs may shorten lifespans by more than 10%

The test works by providing a readout of the entire genetic code of a patient’s tumour and identifies every single cancer-causing mutation.

Trial at UCLH will involve patients who have had surgery to remove tumour