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Seventh Person Likely 'Cured' Of HIV, Doctors Announce

A 60-year-old German man is likely the seventh person to be effectively cured from HIV after receiving a stem cell transplant, doctors announced on Thursday.

International Business Times

Study finds ‘junk’ DNA left by ancient viruses causing modern cancers

Such virus DNA makes up about 8 per cent of the human genome, according to previous studies

The Independent UK

Scientists discover new antidote for cobra bites that could save thousands of lives

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

The Independent UK

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Researchers discover new antidote for cobra bites

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

The Independent UK

Scientists inflict karaoke on young volunteers to find out what makes us blush

Subjects’ performances of songs by Adele, Mariah Carey or from Frozen shown to peers to assess responses

The Guardian - UK

California Teacher Under Fire For “Racist” Biology Exam That Openly Mocked Students

"This is so inappropriate and he knew better." The post California Teacher Under Fire For “Racist” Biology Exam That Openly Mocked Students first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Who is biohacker Bryan Johnson and what is he doing to ‘prolong his life’?

The tech guru says he wants the body of an 18-year-old.

The Independent UK

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Study identifies thousands of high-risk cancer gene variants

Scientists have uncovered over 5,000 genetic variations that allow some malignancies to grow, as well as a possible therapeutic target for treating or even preventing these cancers from arising. Read further on Dynamite News:

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PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ can be absorbed through human skin, says research

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…

The Conversation

Work on synthetic human embryos to get code of practice in UK

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

The Guardian - UK

Study finds key steps in stem cell therapy for rare bowel disease

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:

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Bacterial Contamination Detected In Tattoo And Permanent Makeup Inks, Study Cautions

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

Medical Daily

Study: Soda may decrease lifespan

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

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‘Cutting-edge’ test on NHS dramatically improves cancer care for children

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

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London hospital trials groundbreaking 'vaccine' to prevent return of bowel cancer

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

The Guardian - US

Toxic PFAS absorbed through skin at levels higher than previously thought

Absorption through skin could be ‘significant source of exposure’ to toxic forever chemicals, study shows

The Guardian - UK

Closing the Stanford Internet Observatory will edge the US towards the end of democracy

The organisation responsible for monitoring digital falsehoods is reportedly being wound down after pressure from Republicans and conspiracy theorists

Dynamite News

Study finds how macrophages play critical role in immune system

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Medical Daily

Penis Cancer Cases On The Rise Worldwide: Know Signs For Early Detection

The relatively rare malignancy affecting genitals is predicted to increase at an alarming rate of 77% in the next three decades.

The Guardian - UK

The happy microbiome: how to nourish all of yours - from mouth to gut to vagina

Genetically speaking, we are more microbe than human and, whether on our skin or up our nose, they are essential to our health. Here are simple ways to keep yours thriving

The Guardian - US

Research reveals toxic PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ accumulate in testes

Study suggests exposure to chemicals manufactured to resist water and heat likely to affect health of offspring

Medical Daily

Early Removal Of Ovaries May Affect Women's Brain Health: Study

Researchers have discovered that women who undergo oophorectomy before menopause may face a higher risk of experiencing reduced white matter integrity in their brains as they age.

The Guardian - UK

The week in theatre: A Child of Science; Wedding Band; No Love Songs – review

The moving story of the invention of IVF gives space to the women affected; Alice Childress’s 60s interracial romance proves relevant still; but a musical about unplanned parenthood can’t find the drama

Medical Daily

Small Fish Intake Reduces Risk Of All-Cause Mortality, Death From Cancer: Study

A group of researchers from Japan discovered potential life-extending benefits of habitually eating small fish eaten whole, particularly among women.

The Independent UK

Bowel cancer breakthrough as combined drugs found to shrink tumours

After six months, tumours were shown to shrink or remain stable in 61% of the patients

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