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Sir Anthony Epstein obituary

British pathologist who helped to uncover the first evidence that cancer in humans could be caused by a virus

The Guardian - UK · Feb 19, 2024

Health: Risk-reducing mastectomy may reduce breast cancer mortality

The study, published in the British Journal of Cancer, examined how RRM affects the rate of death of women with a pathogenic variant but no cancer diagnosis. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 19, 2024

Health: Antibiotics that circumvent bacterial resistance

Researchers have developed an antibiotic that could provide a new tool in the fight against drug-resistant bacteria and the illnesses they cause. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 18, 2024

Genetics may help explain Black men’s high prostate cancer risk, say scientists

Exclusive: Researchers find mutations that are more common in men with African ancestry after DNA analysis

The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2024

Synthetic human embryos let scientists sidestep ethical hurdles

Embryonic development, also known as embryogenesis, is a cornerstone in understanding the origins of life. But studying this marvel of intricate and layered biological processes in people faces considerable challenges.

The Hindu · Feb 13, 2024

Australia’s sun safety guidelines updated to take account of diverse skin types

New Australian guidelines balance the risk of getting too much sun exposure with the benefits of vitamin D

The Guardian - AU · Feb 12, 2024

The untapped potential of stem cells in menstrual blood

Discover the potential of menstrual stem cells for treating women's health conditions and regenerative medicine, despite challenges and biases.

The Hindu · Feb 12, 2024

Breaking Through: My Life in Science by Katalin Karikó review – real-life lessons in chemistry

This vivid account of the Hungarian biochemist who endured decades of derision before pioneering Pfizer’s Covid vaccine is a tribute to her tenacity and self-belief

The Guardian - UK · Feb 11, 2024

Wet skin could save lives when lightning strikes, study finds

3D models of human head experience less damage when subjected to lightning strike simulation

The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2024

Researchers explain why blueberries are blue

Researchers at the University of Bristol have discovered that blueberries' blue hue is caused by tiny exterior structures in their wax coating. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 8, 2024