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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 Hindu

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 Independent UK

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

Discovery could help clinicians to treat cognitive symptoms caused by virus

Evening Standard

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…

The Conversation

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.

Zenger

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 Guardian - UK

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.

The Hindu

What is your holobiont?

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

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The Independent UK

Scientists find gene that grants long life – and successfully test it on another species

Genetically modified mice found to have less inflammation and healthier gut

The Independent UK

Scientists target ‘first stop’ of prostate cancer spread

Researchers hope their work could lead to the development of new treatments that prevent the spread of the disease.

The Independent UK

Weight loss surgery can reduce risk of cancer among women, study says

For the study, researchers compared cancer incidence and mortality stratified by obesity and non-obesity-related cancers, sex, cancer stage and procedure

Dynamite News

Study finds spray technique for bioactive materials

Scientists developed a highly accurate method for creating coatings of biologically active materials for a variety of medical products. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Prostate screening ‘could save lives’ – the symptoms and risk factors you need to know

Do enough men know what the signs of the disease are?

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Study finds how immunotherapy helps to fight against cancer

A recent study emphasises the potential of synthetic DNA constructs that, when combined with antibodies, direct the immune system to target malignant cells in particular. Read further on Dynamite News:

Evening Standard

‘MRI screening for prostate cancer could help save lives’

Researchers said current tests are linked to overdiagnosis and overtreatment of low-risk cancer.

The Independent UK

MRI screening for prostate cancer could help save lives, study finds

Researchers say current blood tests are linked to overdiagnosis and overtreatment of low-risk cancer

The Guardian - UK

MRI scanning could lead to major cut in prostate cancer deaths, UK study finds

Research found MRI is significantly more accurate than current tests, which are linked to overdiagnosis and overtreatment

The Independent UK

Screening for prostate cancer could help save lives, study suggests

Researchers said current tests are linked to overdiagnosis and overtreatment of low-risk cancer.

Evening Standard

Best biotin supplements to take for your hair, nails and skin

It’s one of the most well-known ingredients in hair growth and nail health supplements

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