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How microbiomes and the smells they produce help shape behaviour in bugs, birds, beasts and humans

Microbiome often makes its presence known by emitting sounds and smells. The latter can be powerful signals that can influence behaviour

The Hindu

Nine things you need to know about cancer surge among under-50s

The factors suspected to be causing the rise, the most common types of cancer, and how to reduce your risk

The Guardian - UK

‘Evolution of scientific methodology is possible because of the human desire to know’

ICMR NITM launched "Kshitij: looking beyond the horizon", a lecture series in Belagavi. Nitin Khot delivered the inaugural address on evolutionary biology, contribution of scientists and dangers faced by present generation. ICMR NITM director said series aims to strengthen connections between institution and scholars, and help research be interdisciplinary. Khot…

The Hindu

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Cancer is rising in people under 50

Some of these cancers – particularly pancreatic and stomach cancer – have low survival rates

Salon

What ape elbow evolution says about us

A new study compared chimpanzee and monkey movements, revealing surprising traits of human evolution

Salon

Lab-grown human ‘embryo’ created without eggs or sperm

Scientists have developed human embryo-like structures without using sperm, an egg or fertilisation, offering hope for research on miscarriage and birth defects but also raising fresh ethical concerns

The Hindu

Common supplement restores mice hearing

Scientists believe that hearing loss may be linked to a decrease in cholesterol in the inner ear's outer hair cells

Salon

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Scientists grow ‘complete’ models of human embryos in lab

The embryos were created without using sperm, eggs or a womb and could help gain insight into what causes birth defects or why miscarriages occur.

The Independent UK

Cancer cases in younger people seeing global surge, researchers warn

Obesity and alcohol consumption contributing to ‘worrying’ rise in cases

Evening Standard

Cancer is on the rise in under-50s – a key task is to work out why

Nine in 10 of all cancers affect people over 50 but research shows a worrying rise in early onset cases

The Guardian - UK

The magic of metabolism

What exactly is metabolism — and how does it work?

Salon

Opposites don’t attract: couples more likely to be similar than different, study shows

Scientists find that most partners have shared traits including political views, education levels and drinking habits

The Guardian - UK

Dietary advice can improve fertility treatment for female cancer survivors

After receiving a cancer diagnosis, a young woman's likelihood of being infertile rises. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Study finds connection between gut microbiome, eczema in infancy

Significant links between the gut microbiome and infant eczema have recently been found, laying the framework for future eczema prevention and therapy through gut microbiota management. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Disruptive treatments

Medical research has brought slow but significant changes to disease diagnostics, drugs, and surgery. Disruptive medical inventions have converted some "surgical" diseases to medical ones, reducing the need for surgery. Examples include polio vaccine, antibiotics for gastric ulcers, and Ponsetti plaster casts for club foot. We hope for more such…

The Hindu

Early prediction of preeclampsia using a blood-derived biomarker

Liquid biopsy may improve detection of pre-eclampsia at early stages, allowing for timely interventions to reduce risk of severe disease and foetal mortality.

The Independent UK

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: What are the warning signs that your child might have cancer?

Children with Cancer UK explains the symptoms of the three most common ones in children. By Lisa Salmon.

The Hindu

UoH researchers develop assay to study how cells control operation of mitochondria

Cell energy production controlled by 'crowding' of mitochondria inner membrane. UoH & inStem researchers develop fluorescent probes to visualize stress & damage in cells. Could help in early detection of diseases & drug screening. Led by Akash Gulyani, funded by DBT, inStem & UoH.

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Evening Standard

Scientists reveal why Covid-19 causes ‘brain fog’ and memory problems

Discovery could help clinicians to treat cognitive symptoms caused by virus

The Conversation

Trans students benefit from gender-inclusive classrooms, research shows – and so do the other students and science itself

Across the U.S., legislators are debating how and when sex and gender should be discussed in the classroom and beyond. Specifically, these bills are considering whether anything beyond male or female can be included in library books and lesson plans. These bills are part of a larger debate on how…

Zenger

Women Who Gain, Lose Weight After 60 Have Less Chance Of Living Into 90s

Our findings support stable weight as a goal for longevity in older women.

The Guardian - UK

Some cancer screening tests may not extend lifespans, study finds

While screening can help some people live longer, data shows some people’s lives are shortened as result of screening

The Guardian - UK

More cancer screenings sounds like good news. But can the NHS cope with them?

Earlier detection means more successful treatment – but also a drain on resources for an already creaking health service, says Christina Pagel, professor of operational research at UCL

The Hindu

Are you sure you contain 10x as many microbes as human cells?

As microbiome research has become one of the hottest topics in science, the field has also been overrun with hype. A new paper by two researchers, published in Nature Microbiology, dispels 12 such myths, starting from the age of the field and finishing with claims about the ‘pathobiome’ and culturability.

Salon

What is your holobiont?

"Communal eating is also intricately woven into the social fabric of traditional communities"

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