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‘Giving computers a sense of smell’: the quest to scientifically map odours

By digitising scents as we have images and sounds, researchers hope they can transform everything from food and agriculture to disease prevention

The Guardian - UK

William Duncan obituary

Other lives: Academic oncologist who was an early promoter of working in multidisciplinary teams to manage cancer

The Guardian - UK

Haemoglobin isn’t used only in blood, scientists find in major discovery

Surprising discovery of haemoglobin in chondrocytes reveals its essential role in cartilage health and opens possibilities for new treatments of joint diseases. Scientists from China found that haemoglobin bodies, or Hedy, are essential for chondrocytes' survival and may be involved in stem cell fate in the growth plate. Further research…

The Hindu

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Minister from small Lanarkshire village appointed in new senior church role

A minister who was told there was 'no point' in him studying has been announced in a senior Church of Scotland role.

The National (Scotland)

IISc research uncovers link between cell biomechanics and wound healing

IISc researchers uncover how stiffness of cell's microenvironment affects form & function. Changes in stiffness alter cell structure & function, which can lead to tissue fibrosis, scar formation & even cardiac arrest. Study focused on TGF-β signalling protein, which is regulated by mechanical forces like substrate stiffness. Future research to…

The Hindu

US student, 14, wins award for developing soap to treat skin cancer

Heman Bekele was inspired by Ethiopian workers laboring under the sun, and wanted to help ‘as many people as possible’

The Guardian - US

New therapy offers hope for cancer patients with limited treatment options

People with cancer of the unknown primary usually have a poor prognosis.

The Independent UK

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Life on Our Planet: evolution experts review this 'hugely entertaining' Netflix docuseries

Netflix’s beautifully realised historical biography of life certainly has ambition. Perhaps 4 billion species have existed in as many years of Earth’s history: an embarrassment of riches for eight 50-minute episodes.

The Conversation

Best mushroom supplements to shop in the UK and the health benefits explained

Demystifying the world of functional and adaptogenic mushrooms

Evening Standard

Life-saving bowel cancer testing kits to drop onto hundreds of thousands of London doormats

More than 900,000 people in the capital will receive free test in the post

Evening Standard

Australian bowel cancer screening age should drop from 50 to 45, medical research authority says

Research council endorses lowering screening age in clinical practise guidelines, a position advocated by Bowel Cancer Australia for years

The Guardian - AU

Biological sex is far from binary − this college course examines the science of sex diversity in people, fungi and across the animal kingdom

Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching.

The Conversation

Scientists propose sweeping new law of nature, expanding on evolution

Nine scientists and philosophers proposed a new law of nature that includes the biological evolution described by Darwin as a vibrant example of a much broader phenomenon

The Hindu

New prostate cancer treatment may be ‘on the horizon’, say scientists

Ability to reverse cancer’s resistance to therapy opens possibility of treatment for late-diagnosed men

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The Independent UK

Breakthrough reverses prostate cancer’s resistance to treatment

Researchers said their discovery is ‘tremendously exciting’.

Dynamite News

Plant-derived nutrients can have impact on gut, brain: Study

Prebiotics are chemicals that aid in the colonisation of beneficial bacteria in the stomach. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Madras High Court orders grant of patent to Chinese University of Hong Kong and American company Sequenom Inc

Madras HC grants patent to Chinese Univ. & US firm for invention related to determining 'foetal fraction' from biological sample. Judge holds it not a diagnostic method, ineligible for patent under Section 3(i) of Patents Act. Urges law makers to consider restricting scope of 'diagnostic' to in vivo processes.

The Hindu

CSIR-CCMB study to understand genetics behind diseases

CSIR-CCMB is collaborating with 20 research groups to understand the genetics behind Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in diverse populations. The project, "Diverse Epigenetic Epidemiology Partnership (DEEP)", aims to uncover the effects of genomic and environmental diversity in disease risk. 13,000 participants, including from India, will be part of the study to…

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This 1500-Year-Old Human Poop Sample Reveals Something Strange About Ancient Diets

Mummified poop from pre-Columbian humans Huecoid and Saladoid shows a diet of maize, sweet potato, peanuts, and traces of tobacco and cotton.

The Independent UK

Good wines linked to warmer temperatures and higher rainfall, research finds

The weather drives wine quality and wine taste, according to a study from the University of Oxford.

Dynamite News

Study reveals how plant-derived nutrients can affect gut, brain

Prebiotics are substances that help beneficial bacteria colonise the gut. These indigestible dietary fibres can be found in a variety of plant-based foods, including onions, leeks, artichokes, wheat, bananas, and in high concentrations in chicory root. Read further on Dynamite News:

Zenger

Australian Breakthrough Offers Hope For Bowel Cancer Patients

Scientists discover new roadmap to beating bowel cancer, highlighting crucial role of immune cells

Evening Standard

My gruelling week as a biohacker

‘Hacking’ your body’s longevity through extreme treatments is the hottest wellness trend. Ralph Jones enters this world of ice baths and oxygen chambers

The Guardian - UK

Let it shine: the unexpected benefits of sun exposure on skin

For years we’ve been told to avoid sun to prevent skin cancer. But research suggests a dose of rays can boost your immune system and increase lifespan. We look on the bright side

The Independent UK

What is ‘Disease X’ and why are experts worried?

Researchers are monitoring for the agent that could cause the next pandemic, known as ‘Disease X’

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